Chocolate coconut black bean protein brownies

If you have a sweet tooth like me, especially when it come to chocolate, then this is the treat for you! I was hesitant about making brownies out of black beans because i thought you'd be able to taste them and their texture. I was WRONG! These are amazing. I looked all over the internet for a recipe and ended up making up my own. Most recipes called for real sugar, butter, flour, etc. Although there is no butter, flour, or real sugar in them, still enjoy them in moderation :) 

1 can reduced sodium black beans - drained and rinsed

1/4 cup light agave nectar

3 tbsp truvia (or sweetener of choice)

3 eggs (or 1 egg 2 egg whites)

1 scoop chocolate protein (optional)

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp coffee grounds

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (or sugar free)

1/3 cup shredded coconut

Blend everything BUT the chocolate chips in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut shreds. Line a baking pan with parchment baking paper and pour in the batter. Top with a little more chocolate chips and coconut. Bake @ 350 for about 15-20min. 

**you can ommit the coconut if you'd like but it makes them super yummy! there is about 45 grams of protein in the entire recipe WITHOUT the added scoop of protein, adding it will give the recipe close to 70 grams**