Sweet Potato & Black Bean Brownies

sweet potato black bean brownie
Prep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsDifficultyBeginnerYields12 ServingsCategory
 9 oz (250g) sweet potato
 1 14oz. (400g) can black beans, drained
 ½ cup (60g) walnuts
 3.50 oz (100g) coconut sugar**Substitutes for coconut sugar: if you will be using honey or agave instead, please use ¼ of the amount so ~1 tablespoon
 1 dark chocolate bar, chopped
 3 tbsp olive oil
1

Peel, chop and boil the sweet potatoes until they are soft. Set aside to cool.

2

Heat the oven to 360°F (180°C) and prepare an 11x7-inches (28x18cm) baking tin lined with baking paper.

3

Place the cooled sweet potatoes, black beans, walnuts, sugar and chocolate into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Next add in the olive oil and blitz again.

4

Transfer the batter into the baking tin and bake for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack, before cutting into 12 squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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