Ooooey Goooey Black Bean Brownies

This recipe for Black Bean Brownies was inspired by the recipe on one of my favorite blogs: Chocolate Covered Katie.  I know what you're thinking... BLACK BEANS AND CHOCOLATE?! ICK!  But I assure you, these are some amazing brownies.  Imagine those traditional brownies that are a little under cooked and are all warm and gooey in the middle...this is how these turn out!  

      You will need:

1 can of black beans (I recommend low sodium) drained and rinsed very well

2 tbsp cocoa powder (more, if desired)

1/2 cup quick oats (steel cut oats work well)

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup agave (The amaretto agave is awesome!)

2 stevia packs

1/4 cup coconut oil

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

2/3 cup chocolate chips (with more for the top)

Directions:

Black Bean Brownies Recipe: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Blend until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes. These brownies will firm up as they cool.  When you first take them out of the oven, they may seem undercooked.  I assure you, they get firmer as they cool.  

Serve by themselves or with a scoop of Coconut Bliss Vanilla Ice cream and vegan whipped cream.