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I am currently training for a half marathon in four weeks time. I am not too far away from being able to run the distance. Right now I could probably do 10 or 12k at any time and push it to 15k if I had to. So still another 6k to go. For these I have to put in some time and effort, and overcome the occasional bout of demotivation as I still have to run on the treadmill in the gym, as it is still too hot outdoors around lunchtime here in Dubai.
To cut a long story short, today I made these black bean brownies just before I went for a 10k run, and I left them on the kitchen counter, to reward myself with upon my return. Perhaps, that’s why I only did 10k and not 15k as initially intended.
Ever since I got hold of the recipe I wanted to make them, and they did not disappoint me. In fact, they were a great reward after my run. So easy to make, with so little ingredients, absolutely amazing. I must admit, they are almost finished…….<\/p>\n

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BLACK BEAN BROWNIES – VEGAN WAY
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1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed<\/div>\n
2 ripe bananas<\/div>\n
1\/3 cup agave syrup<\/div>\n
1\/4 cup cocoa powder<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/div>\n
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1\/3 cup quick oats<\/div>\n
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional) <\/div>\n
chopped walnuts (optional)<\/div>\n
icing sugar (optional)<\/div>\n
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Makes about 16 medium squares, or 9 big ones<\/div>\n

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Preheat oven to 150C.
Line a 20cmx20cm baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Put beans, bananas, cocoa, agave syrup, vanilla and cinnamon into the food processor and blend until it becomes a smooth paste. Stir in the oats afterwards. Add some brown sugar if the batter doesn’t seem sweet enough. Add chopped walnuts. <\/div>\n
Pour the batter into the tin and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Leave to cool and then turn out onto a rack and peel the paper from the brownies. Sprinkle with some icing sugar just before serving.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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