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 the BEST, chocolaty brownies Ever!!!!!
Delicious used olive oil instead of recommended oils and was amazing! Will make again
These turned out sooo good!! My subs below:
I didn’t have honey or maple syrup and I didn’t have any chocolate chips. I used 1/4 cup oats and a 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder, added a tablespoon of PB powder, I only used 1tsp of coconut oil, and because I didn’t have honey I used a 1/3 cup vanilla protein shake. I used my souper cubes small silicon tray (makes 4 small “loaves”) and put it in for 10-12 mins (my oven runs hot). Came out gooey and delicious- I enjoy them less sweet but I can’t wait to try with syrup and chocolate once I get some! My husband couldn’t tell there were beans in it!
Amazing brownies. I doubled the recipe and cooked a bit longer (about 7-10 minutes) to have a thicker brownie. They are so delicious. My kids love them!
I was slightly skeptical but I am so impressed, an absolute loss for words, but impressed.
These were great although for anyone without a top of the range food processor I’d recommend subbing the oats for oat flour or almond meal as the texture for me was quite grainy. I also found the honey over powering so would use maple or just some sugar or stevia. The next time I made these I used almond meal, added an egg to bind it and they were perfect! Such a healthy but delicious treat!
These are amazing! I’ve made them several times, first as written and then with tweaks. If you’re not vegan and just looking for a brownie with some extra protein and fiber, you can substitute melted butter for the coconut oil – I also throw in an egg for structure. Use high-quality chocolate chips and cocoa powder for maximum deliciousness.
Addictive!! I can’t stop eating them lol