Not Your Average Treat // Black Bean Protein Brownies

Let me start off by saying that this recipe you are about to read is EXTREMELY easy! (That's always a plus in my mind.) Secondly, these little treats pack a PUNCH! And thirdly, they are DELICIOUS!

Ok, enough with the capslock. On to the important stuff...

These brownies are unlike no others because I ate one as a post workout snack! It has enough protein to keep me satisfied and some carbs to refuel. 

Like I said before; this recipe is a piece of cake brownie. (Yes, the pun was intended.)
It consists of 8 ingredients, all of which need to be pulsed in a food processor and slapped in a pan. So naturally, this post will not be a very long one.

What You'll Need:

• 1 can of black beans
• 1/3 cup oats
• 2 tbls./scoops of your favorite chocolate protein powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocao powder
• 1/2 egg beaters
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 tbls. agave nectar (honey or stevia would work well here as well, just play around with the amount you prefer!) 

To Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and drain and rinse the black beans. Add to a food processor along with the oats, protein powder, cocao powder, egg beaters, coconut oil, vanilla and agave nectar. Pulse until smooth and completely combined. Remove the mixture and place in a baking dish of your choice. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, cut and enjoy!

  Are you up for trying a dessert with beans in it? 
  If you try these please let me know!