Rich & Fudgey Black Bean Brownies
These rich, decadent, fudge-like brownies are dense and delicious! You would never know they were flourless and made from canned black beans!
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 296cal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- oven adjusted to the center rack position
- 1 9 x 9 baking pan I used a glass pan lined with parchment paper
- food processor
- rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 15 ounces organic black beans rinsed & drained
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs large
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, high quality
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Drain and rinse the black beans in a strainer. Put the beans in a food processor and process until they are nearly smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, salt, extract, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and baking powder to the black bean mixture and blend until it’s completely combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle a little more chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center.
- Let brownies cool before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 296cal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg