⅓cupthe liquid from the can of black beans(aquafaba)
½cupcanned black beans
½cupgranulated sugar
⅓cupunsweetened applesauce
⅓cupavocado oil(or vegetable oil)
1tspvanilla extract
1cupdark chocolate chips, divided
1cupwhole wheat pastry flour
½tspsalt
1tspbaking powder
¾cupchopped pitted cherries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 dish and set aside.
Add the liquid from the can of beans along with the beans to a small food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour in a mixing bowl.
To the same mixing bowl, add the sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla. Stir together until well combined.
Take ⅔ cup of the dark chocolate chips and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir this into the mixing bowl.
Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Fold in chopped cherries and remaining ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips.
Pour into the 8x8 dish and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top looks dry and a toothpick pulls out clean. Let cool and slice into squares.
Notes
Because there are beans and cherries in this recipe, I recommend storing in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to have another, pop one out and reheat in the microwave for a warm treat.
An 8x8 pan of brownies will make 9 large brownies (cut 3x3) or 16 small brownies (cut 4x4). The nutrition analysis below assumes 16 small brownies.
Nutrition analysis (approximate per small brownie): 173 calories, 9 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 130 mg sodium, 21.5 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 2 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 6%, Potassium: 2%