Ingredients

1 c black beans, rinsed and drained

2 Tbsp light olive oil

1/2 c thawed and squeezed dry frozen spinach

1/4 c applesauce

2 eggs

1 egg yolk

3/4 c sugar

3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa

1 1/2 Tbsp instant espresso powder

3 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 c flour

1/2 c mini chocolate chips

1/3 c pecans

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350*F
  2. combine black beans, olive oil, spinach, applesauce, eggs, yolk, sugar, cocoa, and espresso powder in a food processor. Pulse 1 minute until smooth. 3.Microwave bittersweet chocolateand butter in a glass bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
  3. Cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chocolate, vanilla, and salt to food processor, blend. transfer to bowl.
  5. stir in flour, mini chocolate chips.
  6. pour mixture into an oiled 9X13 pan
  7. top with pecans
  8. bake 25-30 minutes, cool 15 minutes.