Healthy Raspberry Protein Brownies

Ingredients

• 30 ounces canned low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup all-fruit raspberry jam
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Combine the black beans, dates, jam, and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and process again.

3. 3

   Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes or until the top looks set.

5. 5

   Let the brownies cool completely, then cut into fourths each way to make 16 squares. The brownies will keep, refrigerated in a covered container, for up to 1 week.