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Cashew Bean Blondies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 1 8x8" pan

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp cashew butter (130g)
  • 4 oz applesauce (113g)
  • 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 15 oz cooked Great Northern beans (1.5 cans, rinsed, drained)
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 50 grams oat flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 oz chunky chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F, and butter a brownie pan.
  • In a processor, process together cashew butter, applesauce, granulated sugar, beans, and flax seeds with water. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Mix in vanilla, salt, oat flour, and baking powder.
  • Add chocolate chips and/or other add-ins.
  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until the top cracks and browns slightly. Allow to cool completely before cutting. (Note: taste best at room temperature the next day.) Recommend storage in the fridge if keeping >1 day because of the beans.