Maple Pecan White Bean Brownies
INGREDIENTS
BLONDIES:
1 1/2 cups white beans, cooked or canned (rinsed and drained)
3 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup oat flour, gluten-free
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar, raw
1/2 cup pecans, raw
pecans, crushed, for garnish
MAPLE PECAN GLAZE:
3/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup, pure
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt, sea
INSTRUCTIONS
MAPLE PECAN GLAZE:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
BLONDIES:
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line a 9-inch square dish with parchment paper. Process the white beans, coconut oil, and vanilla in a large processor until relatively smooth. Add in the coconut sugar, oat flour, salt, baking soda and vinegar and blend until until a smooth batter is formed. Add in the pecans and pulse briefly until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking dish and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake at 350F until the top begins to crack, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving. Top with the Maple Pecan Glaze just before serving, along with an additional sprinkling of crushed pecans, if desired.
Recipe by
USA Pulses
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INGREDIENTS For Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg ½ tsp. salt 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar (packed) 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs (room temperature) 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 ½ cups carrots (finely grated) ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) For Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 3-4 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS For Cake: Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottoms with parchment paper. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots, drained pineapple, and nuts (if using). Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool: Let the cakes cool completely in the pans (or chill them) before frosting. For Cake: Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar, then mix in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake. Garnish: If desired, garnish with extra nuts or a light dusting of cinnamon.
INGREDIENTS 1 lb. carrots (peeled and cut into 2-3 inch sticks, or whole small carrots) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp. dried thyme) ¼ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. orange juice (optional) ½ tsp. orange zest (optional) 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (for garnish) INSTRUCTIONS Parboil the Carrots: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside. Make the Glaze: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, stir in the honey and thyme. Glaze and Caramelize: Add the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized. Season and Finish: Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the orange juice and zest (if using) and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
