Description
You will love these rich, fudgy black bean brownies. They are secretly healthy, packed with protein and fiber, and taste completely decadent—no one will guess the secret ingredient! This easy recipe is naturally sweetened and perfect for a guilt-free chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (or neutral oil)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour (or regular flour if not gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Combine the rinsed black beans, eggs (or flax eggs), melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. You must eliminate all bean chunks for the best texture.
- Add the cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it 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, for the fudgiest result.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling helps them set properly.
- Cut into squares and enjoy your protein packed brownies!
Notes
- For a vegan, egg-free version, substitute the 3 eggs with 3 flax eggs (mix 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 9 tablespoons water; let sit for 5 minutes to thicken).
- If you want a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- For a naturally sweetened brownies option without refined sugar, ensure your maple syrup is pure.
- Cooling time is crucial for achieving that dense, fudgy texture. Plan for at least 1 hour of cooling time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0