Black Beans Brownies (with recipe)

Brought some of the brownies for the ndu boys ytd and they said its nice, but stopped in their tracks when I told them its made of kidney beans hahaha I shouldn't have said. But E told me that they finished everything so that's good! ^^

Anw, here's the recipe!

Black Bean Brownie:

425g black beans, rinsed and drained thoroughly
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
18 oz of honey/maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut/vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract (I used vanilla essence)
1 1/2 tbsp water
A sprinkle of choc chips (opt, but I added)
2 tbsp peanut butter (opt, I didn't add)

Steps: 

#1: preheat oven 18 degree Celsius
#2: add all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth
#3: line 8x8 tray with baking paper, pour in mixture. Bake for 25 minutes
#4: cool in tray before fridging for 45 minutes
#5: cut in squares, serve!

I've replaced black beans with kidney beans because black beans were out of stock EVERYWHERE and I checked online that kidney beans or some other beans can be used to substitute/experiment too

The end product is pretty thick and yummy, and tastes like real brownies. Its high in protein and a guilt free treat good for pre/post workout and no more feeling bad even after satisfying that sweet tooth ^^

Ps. Do remember to blend the mixture well and mix sure no more lumps of beans can be seen. I didn't mix well enough so I could see bits of my beans in my brownies.

Enjoy x