Adzuki Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Macrobiotic)

• 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)

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 350u0b0F/180u0b0C 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!

adzuki beans, chia seeds, coconut sugar crystals, cocoa powder, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla, salt, walnuts, oil, powdered sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/adzuki-bean-brownies-gluten-free-vegan-macrobiotic-500622 (may not work)