Pecan Caramel Skillet Brownies – Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Ingredients

• 2 ⅓ cups dark brown sugar, divided
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup vegan butter
• 2 ½ cups canned regular coconut milk, divided
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving