Fudgy, chocolatey, and oh so indulgent, these brownies will make you forget that there are black beans and lentils packed inside. Don't believe us? Give the recipe a try. This sweet treat is gluten-free, protein-rich, and a chocolate lover's dream!

Ingredients

• 1 cupOats, rolled, gluten-free
• 1 ¹/₂ cupBlack Beans, canned, no salt added – drained and rinsed
• 1 ¹/₂ cupBlack Lentils, canned, no salt added – drained and rinsed
• ¹/₄ cupCocoa Powder, unsweetened
• ¹/₂ tspSea Salt
• 1 cupMaple Syrup
• ¹/₂ cupCoconut Oil
• 1 tbspVanilla Extract
• 1 tspBaking Powder
• 1 cupChocolate Chips – combination of semi-sweet and dark
• ¹/₂ cupChocolate Chips – optional, for presentation

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Pulse oats to a fine powder for about 10 seconds and set aside.
3. Combine oat powder with remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate chips and baking powder, and blend until completely smooth.
4. Mix in the baking powder and stir in one cup of chocolate chips.
5. Pour into a greased 8x16 pan.
6. Optional: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips (a mix of semi-sweet and dark) over the top.
7. Bake brownies for 15 to 18 minutes, and then let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
8. Enjoy!