Adzuki Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Macrobiotic) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 100 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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We see a lot of black bean brownie recipes on the Internet. One day, I thought if we can use black beans to make healthy brownies, I should be able to use adzuki beans as well. This is what I came up with. If you are very sensitive to caffeine, you can use carob powder in place of cocoa powder. For more healthy, gluten-free recipes, please visit my blog, . Ingredients:
1 cup adzuki beans, washed |
2 tablespoons chia seeds |
1/2 cup coconut sugar crystals or 1/2 cup other raw sugar |
1/2 cup cocoa powder |
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 pinch salt |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
oil, for the pan |
powdered sugar, for dusting (option) |
Directions:
1. Soak adzuki beans for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Drain water and replace with fresh water. Place on stove and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and drain water.
3. Add water that is 3 times the amount of beans. Heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat, place a lid, slightly tilted, and cook until beans are tender for about 45 – 60 minutes. If you have a pressure cooker, cook for 10 – 12 minutes under pressure. Drain water through a colander.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C degrees.
5. In a small bowl, place chia seeds and 6 Tbsp of water. Leave it for at least 15 minutes. This chia seed gel can be used in place of eggs (1 egg = 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water).
6. In a food processor, place the adzuki beans, chia seed gel, sugar, cocoa powder, apple sauce, vanilla and salt and mix well.
7. Transfer the brownie mixture to a bowl. Mix in walnuts.
8. Transfer to an oiled 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool the brownies.
9. Dust powdered sugar on top and slice. Infuse love and serve!
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