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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A five star recipe. I used a full cup of chocolate chips and it came out wonderfully. I used allulose syrup rather than maple syrup to lower the sugar content.
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The recipe is great and amazing.
👍👍Thanks for this great recipe! Delicious and a great replacement for those of us plant-based with a live for all things chocolate!
Love it!! Especially when I can eat it raw
I’m going to try these for a healthier version for my kids. Can I use unsweetened cocoa powder? That’s the one I have on hand.
Yes 🙂
ULTIMATE BROWNIE PERFECTION!!! Healthy is secondary to how incredibly delicious these brownies are. I’m a natural recipe tweaker, but this recipe needs no tweaking (only additions like walnuts or instant coffee if you want). My brownies consistently come out great and no one has ever guessed the secret ingredient. Always rave reviews and I can’t count the number of times I’ve shared this recipe. Thank you Katie, for creating this masterpiece!
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These are incredible! I cant get over how quick and easy they are, and the taste really does seem to good to be true
Thank you so much for making them!
Made this yesterday and am totally shocked at how good it tastes. Usually when I make things that are vegan or gluten free I am disappointment at the taste, but not this!!! I couldn’t stop eating it!!!
Thank you so much!
I baked these last night, and they were so delicious! My husband was shocked these had beans in them. I had some leftover black beans I needed to use, so it was slightly less than a full can — I thought I’d add a little almond butter too, and I used a mix of maple syrup and honey (no sugar). They were very ooey gooey, but not in a bad way, still incredibly delicious, just messy — probably due to some of my alterations, and maybe needed slightly more bake time. Will definitely make again and try to follow the recipe more closely!
Made these this morning. They are fabulous! I doubled the recipe and used my Vitamix. Do they freeze well?