Chocolate Surprise Brownies

Chocolate Surprise Brownies

Ingredients:
· 1 cup black beans, low-sodium, rinsed and drained
· 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
· 1/4 cup applesauce
· 2 whole eggs
· 1 egg yolk
· 3/4 cup sugar
· 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
· 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
· 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
· 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add black beans, olive oil, spinach, applesauce, eggs, sugar, and cocoa into a food
processor. Process until smooth.
3. Place bittersweet chocolate and butter into a microwave-safe dish and microwave
for 30 seconds or until chocolate has melted. Let cool.
4. Add melted chocolate, salt, and vanilla extract to processor. Blend. Transfer
mixture to bowl. Stir in flour, chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Pour batter into 9 x 13-inch pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 25-30
minutes.
6. Cool before cutting.