Black Bean Fudge Brownies

Gluten Free

Ingredients (makes 8):

• 1 14 oz. can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup heaped raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 8 ramekins or an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Roughly chop the walnuts.
3. Combine all the ingredients except the nuts in a food processor or blender and blend until very smooth.
4. Stir in half the walnuts; reserve some to put on top. Pour into the baking dish or ramekins.
5. Bake for 20 minutes (ramekins) and 30-40 minutes (baking dish) until the tops are dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides.