Ever thought of baking Black Bean Muffins? It is time to try these out. These rich and fudgy brownies are low in fat fat, high in fibre and protein.
Makes: 16
All you will need is:
Lamb Brand Red or Black Beans, cooked 250g
Lamb Brand Sugar, 120g
Lamb Brand Wholemeal Flour, 60g
Lamb Brand Pecan Nuts, chopped (or any other type of nut),50g + 25g
Lamb Brand Baking Powder, 1 tbsp.
Skimmed milk (or any other type of milk alternative), 125ml
Cocoa powder, 60
Egg, beaten 1
Olive or coconut oil, 2 tbsp.
Tahini or nut butter, 2 tbsp.
All you have to do is:
- Preheat the oven to 1800C / Gas Mark 4. Line a 20cm baking sheet with baking paper.
- In a food processor, process the beans, milk, egg, oil and nut butter until smooth, scraping down the sides a few times. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and 50g pecans.
- Pour the bean mixture over the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the baking sheet, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 squares and remove the baking paper.
Note: These brownies keep fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.