Triple Chocolate Surprise Brownies  | 
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                                            Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                2 tablespoons light olive oil  |  
                                                1/2 cup thawed and squeezed dry frozen spinach  |  
                                                1/4 cup applesauce  |  
                                                2 eggs  |  
                                                1 egg yolk  |  
                                                3/4 cup sugar  |  
                                                3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa  |  
                                                1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder  |  
                                                3 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate  |  
                                                2 tablespoons unsalted butter  |  
                                                2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 cup flour  |  
                                                1/3 cup mini chocolate chips  |  
                                                1/3 cup chopped pecans  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 350°. Put black beans, olive oil, spinach, applesauce, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, cocoa, and espresso powder in a food processor; pulse for 1 minute or until smooth. Microwave bittersweet chocolate and butter in a glass bowl, stirring every 30 seconds or until smooth; cool for 5 minutes. Add chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt to processor; pulse to blend. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in flour and mini chocolate chips. Pour into an oiled 9- x 13-inch pan; top with chopped pecans. Bake for 25-30 minutes; cool for 15 minutes.                              | 
                         
                         
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