Black Bean Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix beans, oil, applesauce, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in your food processor.

Pulse for 1 minute, or until smooth.

Place your chopped chocolate and butter in a small bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway.

Stir until the mixture is smooth.

Set aside to cool for a few minutes.

Add chocolate/butter mixture, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor; pulse to blend.

Pour batter into a large bowl and stir in the flour.

Spread batter into a foil-lined 8x8" baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.

Smooth the top and sprinkle evenly with the walnuts (if using).

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

Cut into squares and serve.