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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These are so good! I had everything except the vanilla extract but went ahead anyways and they turned out amazing. I’m gonna put them in the fridge/freezer before I keep eating them all. lol. Thanks for an awesome, healthy recipe!
I never leave reviews, but had to for these brownies: Made them yesterday, they are fantastic! I added chopped walnuts and used chocolate chunks rather than chips. The hint of coconut adds extra deliciousness. I can’t wait to try more recipes on this site!
This made us so happy 🙂
Nutritional facts???
Linked under the ingredients in the post 🙂
These were incredible!! My son and I made these and they turned out perfect. We will be making them as our go-to brownie from now on!
PHENOMENAL! This was my first time ever attempting to make or try a black bean based dessert and I have to say it’s shockingly good. I was expecting the black beans to be detectable but I seriously could not tell. The batter was tasty so I knew they were going to be even better baked! The chocolate chips add richness. This recipe is also SUPER easy and fast to make if you have a great food processor. Obsessed.
This made us so happy 🙂
Mind. Blown. Perfect texture! Fudgey but also a little cake lightness at the same time. I used dark chocolate chips and these are hitting the chocolate craving out of the park!
Great recipe.
The amount of comments on this web page have made the page almost unusable though. That and the advertisements.
A terrific recipe though. Thank you.
Omg, yum! I stumbled into this recipe and just tried it. I can’t believe it’s not butter! These are delicious and I’m not into healthy desserts. I tried avocado brownies the other day and yuck. Have this black bean recipe a try and love it! I followed the recipe (but did use a blender), and for an added bonus through on some No Sugar Added vanilla ice cream. Bomb!
This are AMAZING!! I used the lesser of the ingredients, and opted for the coconut oil. Even my ultra picky kid who sniffs out any attempt at healthyish did not pick up the beans in these brownies. They are moist and chocolately and just oh so good. (Maybe a little too good. We’ve already polished off the batch that came out of the oven 20 minutes ago)
They came out really well – thank you Katie. This is a keeper!