Double Chocolate Spinach Brownies

These chocolate treats are so yummy no one will know they are packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients from black beans and spinach!

This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Even though you can’t taste the spinach it is really important that your child helps make this recipe so you aren’t hiding the veggies. Maybe making brownies with spinach will entice your little one to try spinach in other ways?!

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Double Chocolate Spinach Brownies

Yield: Makes 9 brownies

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

These chocolate treats are so yummy no one will know they are packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients from black beans and spinach!

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained well
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 large eggs or flax “eggs”
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or other granulated sweetener
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons quick oats or 1/4 cup flour (any kind)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Add all ingredients to a food processor, reserving half of the chocolate chips for the top. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated then blend again if necessary.
3. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan then sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake until set, about 25 minutes. Cool then cut into squares.

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