Healthy Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies Layer:
1 can Organic Black Beans , (1 cup) rinsed and drained really well
3/4 cup quick oats
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup Hazelnut & Cacao Spread (can straight sub with Nutella if you don't have this OR any hazelnut cacao spread!)
1/2 cup Natural Sweetener/sugar of choice (use only 1/4 - 1/3 cup sweetener/sugar if using Nutella!)
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons light/low fat butter , melted (can sub with coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon Hazelnut Extract
4 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Cheesecake Layer:
1 250 g | 8oz container low fat cream cheese
1/3 cup natural sweetener/sugar of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
So fudgy and NAUGHTY they don’t taste clean AT ALL!
Instructions
Preheat oven 176C | 350F. Spray a 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and put aside.
Wash blackbeans really well under cold running water (I put them in a strainer/colander in the sink) until the water runs clear. Drain them well.
Throw ALL brownie ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth (about 2 minutes). Wipe down the sides with a spatula and blend for a further minute. The mixture will be slightly THICK! Do not add extra liquids. Set aside to make cheesecake.
Whisk cheesecake ingredients in a separate bowl until lump free.
Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and even out with a spatula. Spoon cheesecake batter over top, and gently spread until even over the brownie batter.
Using the back of a knife, create a marble effect through the brownie batter into the cheesecake.
Bake for approx 40 minutes (depending on your oven) until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out semi clean be very careful not to over bake these or they will become dry.
Once cooled, gently cut into 16 bars.
Recipe and image courtesy of Healthy Nutella Cheesecake Brownies - Cafe Delites