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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Delicious and very easy for a toddler to help with making; wouldn’t even know there were beans in it!
Great recipe! I like darker chocolate flavor so I do 3 TBSP cocoa powder and then add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of stevia to add a little sweetness to balance out the cocoa. Or if the cocoa makes the batter too dry, add a splash of maple syrup instead of the stevia.
Only question for the author: is the nutrition info for 9, or 12 total servings? It says “makes 9-12” but I didnt see if it specified which amount the nutrition is based on. Thanks!
I have tried so many vegan brownie recipes and binned some and found some to be just ok. These are amazing. ♥️
These were amazing. I had no quick oats and subbed white whole wheat flour and baked for 15 minutes
Oh gosh these are amazing! New favorite! SO easy to make, healthy AND unbelievably yummy. I never imagined they would be this good! I tested them out on my one friend who is particularly picky (without telling him they are made with beans of course) and he gave me two thumbs up, a huge smile and even stated it was one of the best brownies he ever tasted, which I completely agree with. He was in total disbelief when I told him they are vegan, and the look on his face when I said they were made of black beans… the look of betrayal haha (he’s one of those anti vegan and health food type of people). If you haven’t already tried making them you most definitely should.
I love these brownies and so do my grandchildren! Just throw everything in the food processor add the chocolate chips and bake. No eggs, no flour and they taste great. I use local honey and follow the recipe these are awesome!
I have literally never left a review on a recipe. Probably never will again. But I made these tonight fully expecting to hate them and holy moly if they don’t taste like the real thing. I can’t even figure out what kind of voodoo you have discovered here, but wow.
Amazing, Absolutely delicious. Second time making this. Doubling the recipe this time, went really fast last time. Also using canned beans.
Made brownies for cafe and put dark chocolate bits and coconut into recipe. Yum. Hope customers like
So good!! Can’t believe they are made with beans. Thanks