Brownies: Black Bean or Traditional!!

No flour??

No problem.

Black Bean Brownies
Karri Perry

Ingredients:
One 15.5 ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons black coffee

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees- middle rack
Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and non-stick spray

In a food processor, puree the black beans until smooth, scrape the sides with a spatula.  Add the oil and emulsify.  Add the eggs.  Mix.

Add the sugars, cornstarch, salt, vanilla, cocoa powder, baking soda and coffee.  Mix until combined.

Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minute, until brownies are set and the center is puffed.

Allow to cool before cutting.

Traditional Brownies (with flour)
Ingredients:
1 stick (8 Tablespoons) butter melted
2 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup black coffee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees- middle rack
Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and non-stick spray

In a large bowl with a spoon or a mixer:  Add the sugars, butter and eggs.  Mix well.
Add the flour salt, vanilla, cocoa powder, baking powder and coffee.  Mix until combined.

Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, until brownies are set and a toothpick comes out cleanly from the center

Allow to cool before cutting.