Black Bean Brownies – the ultra fudgy and decadent chocolate treat.
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Above – Watch how to make black bean brownies.
I know what you’re thinking.
“Why would I want to eat a healthy brownie when I could be eating a deep, dark, rich, fudgy, and chocolatey brownie instead?”
But what if the deep, dark, rich, chocolate brownie is the healthy brownie?
No, not in a dream world. These black bean brownies are healthy brownies that DO NOT taste healthy, and I can say that with assurance, as they’ve been tested on three different groups of people used to “normal” desserts.
For the ultimate test, my roommate brought two pans of the vegan black bean brownies into work and set them down on the table without revealing the secret or saying they were healthy.
She came home with no brownies left… but with five requests for the healthy black bean brownie recipe!
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Easy Black Bean Brownies
I know some of you have been disappointed by mediocre bean-based brownies you’ve tried in the past, which is why it’s taken me so long to come up with my own recipe:
I’ve tried some awful black bean brownie recipes in the past, too.
For example?
Don’t think you’ll get brownies by adding cocoa powder to my Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip and baking it.
Trust me. You’ll get cardboard.
I wanted a recipe that would not let people down; a recipe that could stand up to a regular sugar-and-flour brownie in a competition.
And these really do!
Also, huge thanks to everyone who’s been sharing these on Instagram!
If you try the brownies, be sure to rate the recipe here, or tag @ChocolateCoveredKatie on Instagram so I can see and like your pictures!
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (10g)
- 1/2 cup quick oats (40g) (See nutrition link below for substitutions)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave (75g)
- pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g) (See nutrition link for substitution notes)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (Not optional. Omit at your own risk)
- optional: more chips, for presentation
Instructions
- Black Bean Brownies Recipe: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture—and even the taste—will be much better in a food processor. I use this food processor.) Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. If they still look a bit undercooked, you can place them in the fridge overnight and they will magically firm up! Makes 9-12 brownies. If you make this recipe, don't forget to leave a review! The trick with these: serve them first, and then reveal the secret ingredient. In all the times I’ve served bean desserts, not one single person who didn’t know beforehand has ever guessed!View Black Bean Brownies Nutrition Facts
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They came out pretty good. I really enjoyed them. They don’t taste like a standard brownie in my opinion but I like them a lot. I prefer GF and dairy-free alternatives and this was is a good one! I am making a second batch at home as I type. I didn’t have any chocolate chips and am limiting my trips to the store but had some M&Ms so I put those in. We shall see how it turns out!
I couldn’t get any cans of black beans so I bought dry black turtle beans. Do I need to soak or cook them first? Not sure what to do!
Yup soak and cook them first!
Katie, these brownies are spectacular!!! My husband loves brownies but hates all the sugar and flour, so I decided to try this recipe for his birthday dessert. We were both shocked and are sending the recipe to everyone we know! These were the best brownies, hands down, that I’ve had in a very long time. We will be making these over and over again. Thanks for creating such a delicious, simple recipe!
Honey is not vegan by any stretch of the imagination. Can we stop spreading this lie?
I made these for my family who are not really into vegan receipts and they loved it! Such a. Good recipe and I added a bit of almond milk
Holy smokes!! These are better than regular brownies in every way. I used agave syrup, a little stevia and Hershey’s sugar free chocolate chips. My husband is scraping the bottom of the dish as we speak…all none the wiser. This recipe is a keeper!
Could you please give the nutritional info for these brownies? Thanks so much beforehand!
I tried your black bean brownie no flour required recipe and it was a hit it was so good we eat it right out of the oven. We love the agave addition and we put some coconut flakes in the mix which made it really tasty. It’s not overly sweet it’s downright addictive thank you
I had to use normal oats instead of quick oats, and a mix of white beans + chickpeas instead of black beans. They were still great! I think they would be perfect using the right ingredients, I will definitely make them again when I’ll have everything 🙂
Just wonderful! I need these type of thinking outside the box recipes as i need ways to trick my 3 year old into eating protein! He loves these! I was hoping to see some nutritional facts if possible. If uou dont know, thats totally fine. Thank you for sharing. It was successful!
Just wonderful! I need these type of thinking outside the box recipes as i need ways to trick my 3 year old into eating protein! He loves these! I was hoping to see some nutritional facts if possible. If you dont know, thats totally fine. Thank you for sharing. It was successful!
Hi, she has nutrition facts for all her recipes at the bottom of the recipe box under the ingredients/instructions 🙂
WONDERFUL
These brownies are scrumptious. Makes me very excited to find a healthy substitute that genuinely tastes like the real thing. Can’t believe it! Immediate staple in my kitchen cookbook 🙂 Even the hubs likes them. Big deal!
Thanks Katie!
Taste like black beans. Ugh
I followed the recipe exactly and these are delicious!
I’ve made these a few of times now. They turn out perfectly. I also tried putting a half a teaspoon of instant coffee in there for a mocha flavor. Yum.
I’ve made these a few times now and they’ve turned out great. I tried putting a half a teaspoon of instant coffee in there for a mocha flavor for a little change up.