Protein Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 can (500 mL) black beans, rinsed
• 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax seeds mixed with 6 tbsp water)
• 3 tbsp (30 mL) melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) cacao powder
• 3 measures of chocolate protein powder (20g of protein per measure)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) white sugar
• 1.5 tsp baking powder

Optional : ½ cup chocolate chips, pecans and/or walnuts 

Preparation

• Preheat the oven at 350F (176C) and oil a muffin tin (12)
• Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flax with water in the container of a food processor.
• Mix a little bit and let rest for a few minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients (except the chocolate chips/nuts) to the food processor and puree until the mix is smooth. 
• Evenly distribute the batter into 12 muffin cups.
• Optional : sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
• Bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until the top is firm and the sides easily get off the mould. 
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes.