Fudgey Black Bean Bites
Recipes from Dietitian Jenn Messina
Jenn Messina is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a mom of two energetic kids. To her, food is life! It nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits and connects us to each other and to our heritage.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she spent the last 16 years working as a Registered Dietitian with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. With so much nutrition information on the web, it can be frustrating, confusing and overwhelming. Jenn became an RD because she is passionate about helping people and truly enjoys learning about your life, work, families, and diets.
Jenn Messina
Fudgey Black Bean Bites are NOT the typical “healthy” substitution. This recipe from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina, is fudgy and fantastic and kids LOVE them. Try them for a higher fibre, higher protein decadent dessert. They are also gluten-free and vegan! Make them today or SAVE THIS POST for later.
Ingredients
Makes 12 brownies
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 x 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (rinse well)
½ cup oat flour
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup avocado oil *or other vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking powder
⅔ cup chocolate chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor (except chocolate chips) and blend until completely smooth.
Stir in chocolate chips and pour into muffin tins.
Top with additional chocolate chips.
Bake for 20-25 minutes and cool for 5-10 minutes before digging in! If they are too soft, leave them in the fridge overnight.
