Vegan Black Bean Brownies with Avocado Frosting

Servings: 12 | 40 minutes | 250 kcal

This recipe is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine which often uses black beans and avocados. The idea to include these ingredients in a dessert, however, is a more recent innovation by vegan cooks looking for creative ways to create healthier versions of classic recipes.

One of my vegan friends once brought these brownies to a party. They were a hit - no one could believe they were vegan, let alone that they were made from black beans and avocados! Ever since, I've been experimenting with the recipe and I finally perfected it.

Ingredients

400 grams black beans
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
100 grams oat flour
200 grams coconut sugar
2 pieces avocados
4 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Rinse and drain the black beans.
Blend the beans along with cocoa powder, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a greased brownie pan and bake for 20 minutes.
While the brownies are baking, blend avocados, agave nectar, and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
Once the brownies have cooled, spread the avocado frosting on top. Slice and serve.