Black bean brownies are a treat with all of the yumminess and none of the guilt.
Packed with fiber, protein, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Even better? They’re incredibly easy to make with just a food processor and a few pantry staples!
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Why Use Black Beans in Brownies?
It may sound unusual, but black beans create a fudgy texture that mimics traditional brownie batter! Plus, they…
✔ Have plant-based protein to keep you full
✔ Loaded with fiber for digestive health
✔ Are gluten-free and dairy-free
Ingredients
- Black Beans: This is the healthy star of the show. They make these brownies fudgy but also full of nutrients.
- Oats: I tend to only have rolled oats on hand and use those. If using rolled oats instead of quick oats, processing oats before adding the remaining ingredients can help make the batter smoother.
- Maple Syrup
- Vegetable Oil
- Cocoa Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Chocolate Chips: Any chocolate chips can be used here. I often use milk chocolate chips because they are my favorite, but semi-sweet works well. Try peanut butter chips for a fun twist!
You will also need a food processor or high-powered blender and an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
How to Make Black Bean Brownies
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread in baking pan. Bake just until set.
Let the brownies fully cool before trying to cut otherwise they may not set. It’s hard to resist but they will be easier to eat this way!
Store these brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
More Healthy Baked Goods
ABC Muffins (Apple Banana Carrot) – a healthy snack
Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies – another treat made healthy!
No Knead Seed Bread – a quick homemade sandwich bread
Black Bean Brownies
Equipment
- 8 x 8-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed very well, approximately 1 ½ cups
- ½ cup oats see notes
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor except chocolate chips. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition
Adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie
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