Craving rich, chocolatey brownies but don't want to sacrifice your progress? This simple and gluten-free black bean brownie recipe is just what you need.
Rich, chocolatey desserts taste amazing, but they are often followed by feelings of guilt and disappointment. Especially when consumed regularly.
That's why we wanted to find a healthier version of some of our favourite delectable treats.
Brownies have long been a sugar and flour infused guilty pleasure of many. Although they taste absolutely amazing, they typically aren't doing much for your health goals.
Thankfully, by using black beans as the substance for this dessert, you can satisfy your chocolate-seeking taste buds in a healthier way.
While not overly sweet, these brownies have a rich taste and a texture that is very similar to fudge brownies. We'll admit, it’s hard to find a black bean dessert that tastes great. But these brownies will not disappoint.
Let's dive into the black bean brownie recipe!
Black Bean Brownie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (equal to a 15-oz can, drained and rinsed well)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple or agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (can be substituted by increasing maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (essential for the richness)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a good food processor and blend until completely smooth. The key is to blend well to mirror the texture of other flour-based brownies. A powerful blender will work, but a food processor will produce the best result.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and pour into a greased 8x8 baking pan. You can sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top for presentation.
- Bake brownies for 15-18 minutes. Let the brownies cool for 10 minutes then place in the fridge overnight.
- Enjoy!
We promise these brownies won’t last too long, which is why we recommend making at least two trays.
Each tray will yield 9-12 brownies, which doesn’t feed too many.
Tip: If you want to get a little fancy, try adding this healthy vegan chocolate frosting to your brownies.
Closing Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed this simple black bean brownie recipe! If you like this post, please share it with your friends and family.
(Who knows, they may even make you a batch?)
Leave a comment below letting us know if you are planning on trying this recipe at home!
