Cocoa-Free Black Bean Brownies

So sometimes just the color of food tells our brain it is chocolate. Thankfully, I believe that is the case with these "brownies." They are the exact color of chocolate, but with no cocoa whatsoever. I also believe they are probably more nutritious for us, since they are made with protein-packed beans and little honey. I've made this many times before, and has even been welcomed by non-SCD-er's.



Here is the source recipe.

2 cups black beans (prepared by soaking and cooking until done)
2 bananas (ripe & spotted)
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda

Throw all the ingredients into a Vitamix. If you do not have one, then I assume any blender may work, hopeful you don't have bean chunks. Mix until smooth and then pour into a square baking dish, greased. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

Let cool before cutting.

*Tip: If these are not sweet enough for you, try adding some SCD Caramel to top. Divine!