Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Adapted from Happy Herbivore. These brownies have no flour and no oil--basically just beans, banana, cocoa, and some sugar. Not for the devoted brownie lover, but a decent alternative if you want something mostly healthy that will satisfy a sweet craving.

Ingredients:

•15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

•1 1/2 whole bananas (barely ripe--green on ends)

•1/2 cup white sugar plus 2 T brown sugar

•¼ cup plus 1 T unsweetened cocoa

•1/2 tbsp cinnamon

•1 tsp vanilla extract

•6 T instant oats

optional chocolate chips for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8" pan and set aside. Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed. Stir in the oats and pour batter into the pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.