Double Chocolate Hazelnut Lentil Brownies
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • ½ C red lentils, cooked in about 1½ C water until very soft, about 15 min.
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ C butter, melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 C brown sugar or raw coconut sugar
  • ½ C cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
  • ½ C mini chocolate chips
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 C roasted hazelnut pieces
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 28x18x4 rectangular baking dish lined with parchment
  2. Strain any excess water from the lentils and add to a blender or food processor, pulse until smooth, next add the eggs, butter,vanilla and sugar and again blend until smooth and frothy.
  3. In a large bowl mix together the cocoa powder, salt and baking soda, add the liquid lentil mix to this and stir well.
  4. Add in the nuts and chocolate chips and fully incorporate, pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, insert a toothpick to check for doneness, if it comes out clean the brownies are ready.
  5. It's best to allow the brownies to set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Recipe by Naked Cuisine at https://www.nakedcuisine.com/double-chocolate-hazelnut-lentil-brownies/