The Best Black Bean Brownies (Flourless)

• (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed↗1 can
• large eggs↗3
• cup butter, melted plus (more for the baking dish)↗1⁄3 cup
• cup cocoa powder↗1⁄4 cup
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• teaspoons vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• cup unbleached cane sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)↗1⁄2 cup

  (plus 2 tablespoons)

• cup dark chocolate chips↗1⁄2 cup
• cup walnuts, finely chopped↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Butter an 8-inch baking pan.

3. 3

   Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Remove the blade and carefully stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center.

6. 6

   Cool before cutting into squares.