{black bean} S’mores Brownies

I love anything chocolate! Chocolate has a rich and decadent flavor, and easily masks the flavor of other {dare I say more healthy} ingredients. I have made chocolate mousse with banana and avocado in it {see it here} and wanted to try something else in a baked brownie.

These brownies are made with an entire can of black beans in them. The black beans give the brownies a smooth and luscious texture. Even better, my picky 2 year old who loves sweets and not much of vegetables or beans devours them!

They are also topped with everything that would go into a traditional s’mores, making them even more inviting to a toddler.

What you will need 

15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 

3 large eggs 

¼ cup neutral oil, like vegetable or canola 

1 tsp vanilla 

¾ cup granulated sugar 

½ cup all purpose flour 

½ tsp baking powder 

¼ cup cocoa powder

Pinch kosher salt 

¾ cup chocolate chips, divided 

2 graham crackers, chopped 

¾ cup mini marshmallows

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

Place the beans, eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar in a blender or food processor and puree for 1 minute. 

Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt to a bowl. Add the liquid mixture to the dry and stir to incorporate until no lumps are present. 

Stir ½ cup of the chocolate chips into the batter and pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan and top with the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips, graham crackers and marshmallows. 

Bake for 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Let the brownies cool completely. Then, remove the brownies from the pan and cut into even squares. 

Enjoy!