Decadent Black Bean Brownies

Preheat Oven 350 degrees.

Add:
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained;
2 tablespoons light olive oil;
1/2 cup thawed and squeezed dry frozen spinach;
1/4 cup applesauce;
2 eggs;
1 egg yolk;
3/4 cup coconut sugar;
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa;
1 1/2 tablespoons instant expresso powder

Process in a food processor; pulse for 1 minute or until smooth.

Microwave 3 ounces chopped bittersweet chocalocate and 2 tablespoons
unsalted butter in a glass bowl stirring every 30 seconds or until
smooth; cool for 5 minutes.

Add chocolate, 2 teaspoons pure vannilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to processor; pulse to blend.
Transfer to a bowl Stir in 1/2 cup flour and 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips.

Pour into an oiled 9x13-inch pan; top with 1/3 cup chopped pecans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes; cool for 15 minutes.

*This is a DELICIOUS healthy dessert- you would never know they have spinach AND black beans!