Black Bean Brownies with Avocado Frosting

Thu, 19 July 2018

RECIPE: Black Bean Brownies with Avocado Frosting

 

Ingredients

Brownies

1 tin black beans

70g oats

3tbsp cacao powder

1tsp baking powder

80ml melted butter

4tbsp maple syrup

2 eggs

 

Frosting

1 avocado

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 tablespoons cacao powder

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Decorating

Finely ground pistachios or seeds

 

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 180ºC.

2. Add all of the brownie ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and fully combined.

3. Turn into a tin lined with parchment paper and tap the tin 2-3 times to remove the bubbles.

4. Bake for 25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Then remove from the oven and leave to cool fully.

5. Meanwhile, make the frosting by adding all of the frosting ingredients to a cleaned food processor and blend until it turns into a silky, creamy texture.

6. Spread over the top of your cooled brownie and sprinkle over the finely ground pistachios.