Black Bean Breakfast Brownies

There’s something inherently disconcerting about a grown man ordering a skinny latte.

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But then again, there may be something a little off about putting beans in a brownie, too.

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Justifying brownies for breakfast isn’t quite as easy as just cutting a cake into squares. Brownies are in a category of their own, what with being a square shaped dessert and all…AND being so freaking rich and decadent.

What makes these OK for breakfast? Well, sheer stubbornness for one. If I want chocolate for breakfast, it’s just going to happen.

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Also…look, I’m sorry, but the concept of a “healthy dessert” is pretty bullshit. If you’re compromising the ooey gooey-ness of a rich, fudgey brownie with stuff like black beans and applesauce and whatever, it’s not a dessert anymore because it’s not bad for you. Dessert is something delicious and bad for you. Fact.

And even if said bean brownie is indiscernible from a naughty dessert brownie, super rich and moist with just the right amount of “crumble,” we still know the truth. And no one wants to live a lie. Also fact.

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If it’s good for you, it’s breakfast. MAYBE even a snack. But mostly breakfast…because breakfast requires coffee and coffee has been known to dramatically enhance the quality of all baked goods.

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Besides, these are actually pretty good for you and all. Coconut oil makes you live foreveer, remember?

Black Bean Breakfast Brownies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Rich, moist black bean brownies wholesome enough for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly rinsed with warm water
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 c coconut oil,* melted
  • 2/3 c honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 t baking soda
  • 1/2 t baking powder
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  3. Pule until very smooth.
  4. Bake in an 8x8 baking dish for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

*Butter also works well

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