Dare I say I almost ate the entire pan right out of the oven? Permission to indulge with these protein packed guilt-free dark chocolate brownies. They’re not only very low in calories, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo–with no added sugar. Baking desserts with a bean base is all the rage these days. It’s healthy and filling and I can practically devour 3 with a glass of almond milk and call it lunch. Or breakfast.

Black Bean Coconut Brownies

• 1 can black beans (1 and 1/2 c.)
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1-2 tbsp. shredded coconut
• 1/4 c. rolled oats
• 2 tbsp. ground flax
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp agave
• 1/4 c. coconut oil
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2/3 c. (or more!!) dark chocolate chips

Pre-heat oven to 350. Throw all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into food processor and blend until smooth. Taste test batter and…