Red Kidney Bean Brownies

Indulge in a delectable treat that’s both delicious and healthy – Red Kidney Bean Brownies! With only 334 calories per serving, these brownies are packed with 10 grams of protein and made with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Boiled and drained red kidney beans, ground flax seeds, plant-based milk, cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, oat flour, almond flour, dates, salt, and baking powder are all expertly blended together to create a smooth and scrumptious batter.

Topped with dark chocolate chips and nuts, the brownies are then baked to perfection in a preheated oven for 30 minutes at 180°C/355°F. Once cooled for 15 minutes, slice them into nine pieces and savour the luscious flavours and textures.

Don’t deprive yourself of dessert any longer – make these Red Kidney Bean Brownies for a nutritious and irresistible treat that you won’t be able to resist!

Ingredients:

• 250 g red kidney beans, boiled and drained
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• ⅔ cup plant-based milk
• 5 tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp hazelnut butter
• ¼ cup oat flour
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 22-25 small dates
• ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the milk and ground flax seeds and let sit until thickened.
2. Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes. Then, remove the seeds and skins from the dates.
3. In a food processor, pulse all the ingredients except the flax seed mixture until smooth.
4. Fold the date and bean mixture with the flax seed mixture until its homogenous.
5. Pour the brownie batter into a 20×20 cm square baking tray lined with waxed paper evenly into the tray and top with the chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 180°C/355°F. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
7. Slice them into 9 pieces.