Ultra Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
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Make rich, fudgy brownies using black beans for a moist texture and added protein. This recipe is easy and contains no flour.
- Author: Sofia Hartwell
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Place the rinsed black beans, eggs, cocoa powder, melted oil, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into a food processor.
- Process the mixture until it is completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. This step is important for a smooth texture.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling allows them to set properly.
Notes
- Rinsing the beans well removes the canned flavor. Pat them dry slightly before adding them to the food processor.
- For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 9 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
- If you prefer a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30