Description
Deliciously fudgy brownies made with black beans for a healthier twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener (sugar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for added texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Blend the rinsed black beans in a blender until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, sweetener, melted butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the blender, then blend until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges look set and the middle is not jiggly.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For the best texture, do not overbake. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by using different sweeteners. Rinse the beans thoroughly to avoid a watery batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brownies, black beans, dessert, healthy treats, vegan baking