Flourless (better-ish for you) Brownies

Makes 16

No one will ever guess the secret ingredient in this recipe: black beans!

Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter, more for the baking dish
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar (you could substitute Agave nectar here)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (you could substitute dark chocolate here)
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts (Optional)
1 package of Andes Mints (Optional)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.
Optional – When brownies come out of the oven, place Andes Mints scattered on top. Let them melt into the brownies then spread with a rubber spatula or back of a spoon. Refrigerate after they have melted for a harder frosting.