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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These are so decadent. I could barely stop eating them when they came out of the oven.
These look gorgeous, coukd I substitute the 1/3cup of syrup/honey? I’m diabetic and not sure what I could use
Hmm, could you possibly try a sugar free maple syrup? We haven’t tried so can’t vouch for it in this recipe, but it might be worth a shot, if it fits in your diet? https://amzn.to/3Or1mA7
I’m not a cook (or baker) but really want to try these. I have 2 questions: 1) can i use cacao powder instead of cocoa powder and if so do I need to make any adjustments and 2) what type of chocolate chips (dark choc, semi-sweet, etc)? Oh, I don’t have any dietary restrictions, have a terrible sweet tooth and I’m trying to eat a little healthier.
Thank you!
You can use cacao powder, and use your favorite chocolate chips, any type 🙂
Officially on the black bean brownie bandwagon!! I’ve never understood healthy desserts but THESE have changed my mind! I used cannellini beans and they were still bomb! Thanks Katie!
These are impressive! I didn’t quite get mine smooth enough but they are tasty! Will definitely try again
I just made these brownies today. They were amazing!!! I added a bit of chopped walnuts in the brownie mix and also topped it with chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips. Soooo good. I may increase chocolate chips to 1 cup or more. But delicious as is. Thanks you for sharing this amazing recipe. I will definitely making these again many many more times!! ❤️😋👍🏽
These are Delish!!!! Love them
I’m a true chocoholic and am always looking for treats I can eat without having a craving for more. Thesse are GREAT and EASY. It’s true, no ones what’s in the brownies.
I tried this recipe and enjoyed it. I lost it and tried googling for it, but chose the wrong one. I didn’t enjoy it half as much as this one! (My teenage son and his friends didn’t notice the difference.)
This makes us so happy!
Oh my goodness, the FUDGINESS!!! You can’t even taste the black beans. The perfect, healthy, chocolatey hit I was going for. Thank you so much Chocolate Covered Katie for this incredible recipe. Highly recommend!