Black Bean Brownies

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1 (15 oz) can of no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed

3 large eggs

1/3 c melted butter

1/4 c cocoa powder

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c plus 2 Tbls sugar

1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 c  finely chopped walnuts (opt)

Preheat oven to 355 degrees. Butte an 8 inch baking pan.  Mix black beans, eggs, melted, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla and sugar until smooth. Stir in chips and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool.