Hidden Veggie Brownie
This fudgy and velvety brownie is made with three hidden veggies, including sweet potato, kidney beans, and avocado (technically a fruit). Not only is it incredibly delicious, but you can also enjoy it without any guilt! It’s gluten-free and dairy-free, which makes it a wonderful option for those with dietary restrictions. You might be worried that the vegetables would give it an odd taste, but rest assured—this brownie doesn't taste like veggies at all! The consistency is simply incredible, and you'll be amazed at how well the flavors blend.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato cold
- 1.5 cups kidney beans or black beans
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or more if you want it sweeter
- 1 tsp sodium bicarbonate
- 2 tbsp ground flax meal
- 6 tbsp water
- a pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 vanilla bean optional
For the frosting:
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 1 vanilla bean optional
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potato in the oven until soft (you'll notice when it's ready if the skin loosens). This can also be done a day ahead, as you want to be sure it's completely cooled.
- Begin by preparing your flax eggs. For 1 flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water. You will need two flax eggs for this recipe. Let it sit, and after a few minutes, it will have an egg-like gelatinous consistency.
- In a food processor, combine sweet potatoes, beans, cacao powder, coconut sugar, flax eggs, salt, sodium bicarbonate (or baking powder), and optionally vanilla. Blend until everything is well mixed.
- Pour into a small, square, greased spring form and mix in the chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks). Bake at 350 degrees F / 175 C for 25 minutes. Cover with foil if the top starts to get dark.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by mixing the avocado with maple syrup (or agave), cacao powder, and, optionally, vanilla. I use a small food processor for this.
- Once you remove the brownie from the oven, let it cool. It will be very soft once you take it out and firm up during the cooling process.
- Add the avocado cream on top and slice into small squares. Enjoy!
You call for chocolate chips. For those who wouldn’t know better, chocolate chips are made with butter, which ISN’T vegan. Wouldn’t it be better to call for vegan chocolate chips, which do exist and are readily available? (Just a suggestion.)
Hi Sam! Apologies for my late reply. Yes, absolutely that’s correct. The chocolate chips I buy are actually vegan (in the regular supermarket). That’s why I didn’t think of it.