Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Protein Brownies
 
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Moist and fudgy black bean protein brownies swirled with peanut butter make the perfect healthy and delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Serves: 16 brownies
Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed very well)
  • 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (or a vegan protein/blend protein)
  • ½ cup (40g) quick oats
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp.(50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 whole eggs
  • ¼ cup + 2tbsp. (96g) natural creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (56g) coconut oil, melted
  • ¼ cup (60g) canned pumpkin puree*
  • ½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp. coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips**
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Add rinsed black beans, oats, ¼ cup of the peanut butter, coconut oil, pumpkin puree, honey, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract to food processor.
  3. Blend until a thick, smooth batter forms. Add remaining ingredients except for chocolate chips.
  4. Blend again until you have a smooth batter. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with foil. Spray with nonstick spray. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tbsp. of peanut butter in a small bowl in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
  6. Add peanut butter in 5-6 spots around the top of the batter. Swirl peanut butter into batter with a knife.
  7. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean. Different ovens will vary, but be careful not to over bake them or they will become dry.
  8. Once cooked, let cool, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
*You won’t taste the pumpkin flavor, however if you prefer, an equal amount of mashed banana or Greek yogurt can be substituted.
**I used ¼ cup dark chocolate chips and ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 brownie Calories: 140 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 14 Sugar: 9 Fiber: 3 Protein: 6
Recipe by MacroChef at https://www.macro-chef.com/dessert/peanut-butter-swirl-black-bean-protein-brownies/