Chocolate Black Bean Slice
Craving something rich and sweet — but still want to feel good after eating it? Try this Chocolate Black Bean Slice — indulgent, nourishing, and secretly packed with fibre and protein to support your gut and your blood sugar.
Makes 12 squares
Ingredients:
- 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup wholemeal flour
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a small baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash black beans thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Stir in apple sauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and wholemeal flour. Stir until fully combined.
- Spread mixture evenly into the lined tin and bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are set but the centre is slightly soft.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
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