These brownies are dense, delicious and truly decadent. They get made over and over again in our household whenever we get a chocolate craving and it satisfies every time!

Best of all, they’re 100% free of the following ingredients that aren’t good for your health and can add unwanted inches to your waistline:

Plus, because of the “special” ingredient, check out how the nutrition information compares to typical brownie recipes:

“OK so the brownies are healthy and delicious, just give me the recipe already!” 

Your wish is my command.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned (or cooked) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup soaked pitted dates, finely chopped (about 12-14)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Soak dates for 1-2 hours until soft, but not mushy, drain and
chop finely
2. Preheat oven to 350F
3. Rinse and drain the black beans well
4. Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips in blender and
blend until very smooth
5. Stir in chocolate chips
6. Pour batter into rectangular loaf pan that has been brushed
with butter or olive oil and lined with parchment paper
7. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, do not overcook
8. Brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted into the middle
comes out clean
9. Cool and then cut into squares

Nutritional Info

This easy recipe makes 8 delicious, moist brownies and each brownie has: