Chocolate, maple & white bean brownies

Chocolate, maple & white bean brownies
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I adore sweet treats but am also health-conscious, so I love this brownie recipe. It tastes like the real thing but doesn’t contain butter, flour, or dairy products.

My nutritionist, Hubert Cormier, explained that 100% pure maple syrup results in a low glycemic response compared with other carbohydrates (sugars), which is better for metabolic health. Basically, maple syrup is an excellent sweetener and is made here in Quebec!

I have to warn you that these brownies are perfect (I think so, anyway) but they’re a little fragile. Wait until they’re nice and cool before cutting them so they don’t crumble.

  • ServesServes 16
  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time30-35 min
  • Timeout15 min
  • FreezingFreezes well

Ingredients

  • 19 oz (1 can, 540 ml) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup powdered almonds
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    or flour

  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Put the beans, eggs, maple syrup, and oil in a blender. Purée until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Sift the cocoa powder over the mixture. Stir well.
  4. Add the powdered almonds, sugar, and chocolate chips.  Mix again and pour into the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Let cool completely before gently cutting the brownies. They’re fragile but delicious.
Recipe published on August 19, 2018