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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I made these and they are AWESOME! thank you for posting this. Even my 4 year old loves them.
I first tried the brownies with omega 3 flour and no oatmeal. Complete disaster. They tasted like fish Next did recipe as listed with honey. Delicious. Will make again. Thank you
OMG!! These are amazing! I made them exactly as thee recipe calls for! So easy, so yummy!
These are still a great treat! I have made these over and over again, and I will keep on making them! Thanks Katie!
This recipe is ***amazing***! I followed it exactly (opted to use more maple syrup instead of adding sugar). I also had my parents try it before telling them what was in it… they thought it tasted great and couldn’t believe it had black beans in it. It did some out a little underbaked-ish, and putting it in the fridge did the trick as stated. But a few days later I put a piece in the microwave to heat it up again to its melty deliciousness!
Just made these, they’re great! My bf didn’t believe there wasn’t any sugar in them 🙂
Just made these, didn’t tell anyone the secret ingredient, no one guessed! they were, I quote, ‘unbelievable’, ‘astounding’ and ‘incredible’! haha thank you Katie xx
OMG!! Made these for the first (and last apparently) time today.So nice,only 6 made it to completely solid stage before being scoffed and only three have made it into the storage container.My wife is scared,very scared………….
These brownies were amazing!!! My husband and child my whole family was skeptical! I made a double batch from the start and every one loved them thank you for sharing the recipe.
I made these using a blender , and they tasted amazing! However, they were very thin. The batter was very thick. Would adding water have helped to make it rise more or made it goey?? Great recipes!!!
Katie, I’m going to make these brownies, but I have dried black beans instead of canned. Do you think it will work? Thanks, I enjoy your blog and recipes.
No idea what I did wrong mine just didn’t rise at all 🙁 still yummy but very flat!
These are delicious. I hope my kids love them too!
These are great! Like you say, must use chocolate chips 🙂
I’ve tried a few recipes…and I have to say some were pretty darn good…BUT THESE ONES!!!! OMG!!! The best ever!!! Katie, you’re a genius. I can make these 4 times a week, and we never get sick of them. We don’t gain weight because they’re almost all protein…and please do add the chocolate chips, I also sometimes add nuts but not always. I use real Belgium milk chocolate chips from Epicure, when I can get them. I also only use Epicure organic pure cocoa powder and maple syrup. Thanks Katie…I’ll be trying your other recipes 🙂
Little pieces of chocolatey heaven!!!!