Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Brownies (made with black bean flour!)

You won’t believe that these fudgy, chocolatey treats are made with a few secret ingredients that transform dessert into a nourishing snack. Pumpkin puree goes entirely undetected when paired with rich cacao powder, and supplies a boost of vitamin A and fiber. Black bean flour (available online and in health food stores) delivers that irresistible fudgy texture, while keeping this recipe gluten-free and supplying protein, fiber and minerals. Cacao powder is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, helping to lower blood pressure, increase insulin sensitivity which reduces your risk of diabetes, and also reduce inflammation throughout the body. Mexican hot chocolate incorporates cinnamon and chili powder for a layer of spices within the sweet treat. Those same spices give this recipe an extra kick of anti-inflammatory power and a subtle undertone of spice that pairs deliciously with the cacao.

For the recipe, visit GeoBlue’s Healthy Travel Blog.