Easy Black Bean Brownies Recipe
Description
Black bean brownies that are just as good as traditional brownies! Made with a whole can of black beans, but you'd never know.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pute vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, optional
- Confectioners’ sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176ºC). Grease an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang.
- Melt coconut oil and chocolate together in a double boiler (or microwave) until smooth; let cool 5 minutes.
- Blend beans, eggs, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, and vanilla in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Add chocolate mixture and blend until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda and blend just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and sprinkle with chocolate chips (if using). Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 minutes.
- Let brownies cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
GLUTEN FREE: make these brownies gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour such as Bob's Red Mill.
Since these brownies are made with black beans, I highly recommend storing them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze the brownies wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to two months. Thaw on the counter until ready to eat.
Most dark chocolate bars nowadays come in 3.5-ounce packages (frustrating!). You can use one 3.5-ounce bar, but supplement with half an ounce of mini chocolate chips in the melted portion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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