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chocolate lentil brownies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Anna B.
@AnnaBrav
Xoxo, CT

You don't have to feel guilty about eating brownies anymore. Paired with chocolate chips and cocoa powder, lentils transform these sweet treats into nutritiously stunning chocolaty delights. Go ahead and pile them up on a plate. Lentils are superfoods high in protein, iron, and fiber!

(1 rating)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate lentil brownies

  • 3 c
    cooked black lentils
  • 2 c
    milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    unsweetened applesauce
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make chocolate lentil brownies

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • 2
    In a food processor, puree lentils, chocolate chips, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • 3
    Add coco powder, and salt. Puree until well combined. Then, stir walnuts into the batter.
  • 4
    Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper leaving enough paper to stick out the sides. Spoon batter into the pan. Bake for about 30-35 minutes. Cool before cutting.
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