Black Bean Brownies – the ultra fudgy and decadent chocolate treat.
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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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Absolutely decadent. These certainly made me smile! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe.
I made this recipe, and my son tried it without knowing it was made with black beans, and…HE LOVED IT!!! When I told him the truth, he was surprised, but he didn’t care. Now, he asks me to make this brownie every time! Thank you!
I loved the texture and taste of these brownies. They were so easy to make! Thank you for sharing. I give it five stars, both easy and delicious!
These are amazing 🙌🏼
Made these several times and always fantastic. My son’s friends have no idea they are black bean! Thank you!
These are so much better than I thought they would be! Fudgy and good texture. Baked about 20 minutes. Definitely making again!!
These are the most mind-blowing , melt in your mouth brownies! WoW, just wow. = 0 Who would of thought or known. The best part..is I can eat as many as I want without worrying that I’m consuming processed unhealthy dessert. To be very healthy and and oh so delicious is outstanding. Thank for perfecting and sharing this amazing recipe!
These are amazing! did them today and half of it has disappeared already between me and my husband! delicious! love the recipe, i swapped the sugar for 5 dates and it was sweet enough.
I make this recipe on a regular basis, but double it since otherwise i find it turns out thin. I also change the coconut oil to coconut canna oil for eating just before bed.
I take the regular brownies to functions when i have to bring something and this Friday, my youngest daughter is getting married and one of her friends is celiac so instead of eating the wedding cake she is eating the black bean brownies with carob avocado icing. I am allergic to chocolate so substitute carob for the chocolate, the advantage being that carob is sweeter than chocolate. I also am using gf oats for the wedding.
thank you for this great recipe and if you have a great recipe for chickpea squares, i would love to try it
These were kid approved ! Great recipe thanks
Heaven! I’m in Heaven! Yummy yummy! Gotta make more!! Thanks Katie!!
GREAT!!!!!!! Best brownies EVER. And I didn’t have baking powder to use and they came out fudgy and delicious.
I have been making these foe YEARS and they never disappoint 🥰 Just made a batch with my little girl and she is excited! Thanks for this recipe; there really isn’t a better one out there. Xo
These are awesome. I throw a handful of shredded coconut or chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts in as well. My 4 and 6 year cannot get enough.
I tried this recipe based on a recommendation by a friend who had made them first. I was totally surprised at how delicious they are. I used grapeseed oil and Lily’s sugar free chocolate chips. It came out great. Thank you for a great recipe.
Family loved it!!