Healthy Mint Brownies

Everyone is super surprised when they find out the secret ingredient in these delicious mint brownies is BEANS! That’s right, beans, a yummy high-fiber treat. Beans replace flour on this recipe making them gluten-free. I also use agave instead of refined super for a lower glycemic index. I NEVER use any vegetable, soy or canola oils in my recipes as they less healthy. When available I choose organic non-gmo ingredients.

I taught this recipe at a cooking demo this past weekend and the brownies were a big hit. I promised everyone who attended I would post it online, so here it is!

1 Can Beans (approx 15 oz)
3 Eggs
3 Tbs. Coconut Oil (or sunflower)
1/2 Cup Cocoa Power
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Vanilla
3/4 Cup Agave
1 3-4 oz Mint Chocolate Bar broken into small bits
1 Candy Cane crushed (optional)

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees.
2. Rise and drain can of beans. Blend in high-powered blender or food processor until they become a creamy consistency.
3. Add in the rest of the ingredients (except chocolate bar) and blend until evenly mixed.
4. Grease  8″x 8″ Square (or Circle) non-stick pan with coconut oil.
5. Pour 1/2 of mix into pan and sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate bits evenly over batter.
6. Pour the rest of the batter evenly and sprinkle the rest of the chocolate bits on top.
7. Bake for 30-35 Minutes.
8. When done take out of oven and sprinkle candy cane bits evenly over top for a decoration.
9. Let cool, cut into squares and enjoy!