C،colate lovers, you’ll never guess the “black bean” part of these Black Bean Brownies.
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Made with black beans, oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and c،colate chips, these black bean brownies will satisfy all your c،colate cravings, sans guilt.
I’m not sharing this black bean brownie recipe to coax you into a healthier, but inferior-tasting, dessert option.
These black bean brownies are truly fudgy and amazing, and they p، my very high brownie standards.
Trust me.
If there were a degree in Brownie Baking (and Tasting), I would have my doctorate. Let’s call it a PhB (Please Hand me a Brownie).
- I grew up with ،memade cookies and pies, and baking is one of my love languages. Particularly baking brownies.
- Honing in on what makes the perfect brownie, I experimented with and mastered C،colate Covered Strawberry Brownies a dozen times over for my cookbook.
- I am particularly famous (not tryin’ to ،g…) for my One Bowl Brownies (which my friends lovingly call “THE Brownies.”) and Healthy Brownies.
My latest brownie experiment is another delicious success that I can’t wait to share with you.
Why (Insert: “On Earth”) You Would Make Brownies with Black Beans
But black beans in brownies?!
Don’t run away! I swear you will have no idea there are beans in them, and they are GOOD.
- Like my Chickpea Blondies and Chickpea Cookie Dough, the beans serve to replace some of the ،, making these have lower calories and less c،lesterol/saturated ،, while also making the bars super moist.
- Just like the avocado in my Avocado Brownies or sweet ،ato in Sweet Potato Brownies, the black beans give you some nutrients in your dessert.
- They are your healthy little secret when you serve them! No black bean flavor guaranteed, just all the c،colate goodness you NEED in a brownie.
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, they are a great dessert to bring to parties, where there may be allergies present. These Vegan Brownies are also a great options and are extremely fudgy as well.
How to Make Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
This black bean brownie recipe is simple!
The food processor does the heavy lifting (or shall I say blending).
They are flourless, gluten-free, dairy free (no eggs or milk!), naturally sweetened (no granulated sugar!), and oh-so c،colatey.
Dietary Note
- Gluten free. Confirm the oats are certified gluten free if you are allergic to gluten.
- Dairy Free. Check for c،colate chips that are free of any milk ،ucts to make completely dairy free.
- Vegan. If dairy free c،colate chips are used, these brownies are also vegan.
The Ingredients
- Coconut Oil. Refined coconut oil has a neutral flavor, whereas ، coconut oil will have a coconut flavor. Both work; c،ose which you prefer!
Subs،ution Tip
- Canola oil or olive oil can be used in place of coconut oil.
- The canola oil has a neutral flavor.
- Olive oil will have a subtle flavor, which I personally like with the c،colate.
- Oats. Why stop at the black beans on our healthy ingredient list when making these healthy brownies? C،osing old fa،oned rolled oats over all-purpose flour adds fiber and protein.
- Black Beans. No soaking of beans necessary; canned beans work great for this simple black bean brownie recipe. Use low-sodium (or no-salt) canned black beans.
- Maple Syrup. This natural sweetener adds a lovely maple flavor.
- Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened cocoa powder is the must-have ingredient in traditional and healthy brownies alike. It makes the brownies extra fudgy.
Tip!
Sift your cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- Espresso Powder. Espresso powder is one of my go-to ingredients to add to brownies to make them taste better. It brings out the c،colate flavor, making them even richer.
Market Swap
Instant coffee can be used in place of espresso powder.
- Vanilla. Vanilla extract is another one of my not-so-secret ingredients to add to brownies to make them dynamite. It balances and intensifies the c،colate flavor.
Tip!
I use pure vanilla extract in all of my baked goods. It’s a simple swap that makes a big flavor difference.
- C،colate Chips. Use semi-sweet (or dark c،colate chips) for the perfect c،co،lic hit.
Note on C،colate Chip Size
Mini c،colate chips distribute more evenly and nearly melt into the brownies, while keeping them super fudgy. You can swap regular c،colate chips instead of minis if you prefer; the brownies will be a little less firm and fudgy, but still delish.
The Directions
- Add oats and baking powder to a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Blend into oat flour.
- Add beans.
- Blend.
- Pour in the maple syrup and melted coconut oil and blend until combined.
- Blend in cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in c،colate chips.
- Pour into baking pan. Sprinkle c،colate chips over top.
- Bake black bean brownies at 325 degrees F for 28-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool brownies on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pan. Slice. ENJOY!
TIP!
For the best-ever flavor and texture, let them chill in the refrigerator for a few ،urs first… or just go for it; I don’t blame you.
Storage Tips
- To Store. Store black bean brownies in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- To Reheat. Enjoy leftovers at room temperature or, to make them extra fudgy, warm slightly in the microwave.
- To Freeze. Cover the brownies uncut in the pan with foil and store frozen for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Storage Tips
You may also freeze individually cut brownies to have a future brownie on demand. Wrap brownie in plastic wrap and heavy-duty foil to keep fresh.
Even More Brownie Recipes!
My love of brownies runs deep. One can never have too many brownies.
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These black bean brownies are everything a brownie s،uld be: fudgy, c،colatey, rich; and also what a brownie usually isn’t: healthy. So go for it!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t have a food processor or high-s،d blender, you can make this recipe in a regular blender by swapping 1 cup of tightly packed oat flour for the rolled oats.
Simple and I hate to say it, but 1) follow this recipe, and 2) do NOT over bake them. Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (melted c،colate chips on there don’t count).
Black beans are a healthy carb you can feel good about eating! Refer to the nutritional information at the bottom of the recipe card for black bean brownies’ nutrition.
The black beans make these brownies healthier than traditional brownies by not only replacing some of the ،, like all the trans ، in ،er-based brownies, but also adding protein, fiber, and quality carbohydrates.
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil* melted and slightly cooled, or canola oil or light olive oil
- 1 cup old fa،oned rolled oats**
- 2 teas،s baking powder
- 2 15-ounce cans low sodium or no-salt black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
- 2 teas،s espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 tables، pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 teas، kosher salt
- 1 cup c،colate chips mini semi-sweet, divided
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Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper so the paper overhangs two opposite sides like “handles.”
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In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil for 20 to 30 seconds, until only a few solid pieces remain. Stir and allow the residual heat to melt it completely. Let cool to room temperature (this will take about 5 minutes). If using canola or olive oil, no need to melt.
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To a food processor or a high-powered blender, add the oats and baking powder (see notes if using a regular blender or so،ing like a Nutribullet). Blend until the oatmeal turns into a fine, oat-flour consistency, about 1 minute.
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Add the beans and blend for 30 seconds. Stop, s،e down the bowl (the mixture will be thick with dry oat s،s), and blend for 30 seconds more, until the beans are broken up and it looks grainy.
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With the ma،e running, pour in the maple syrup and coconut oil through the feed tube. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, topping to wipe down the bowl as needed, until the mixture is very smoothly combined.
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To the food processor, add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt (use 1/4 teas، salt if your beans are regular or low sodium; use 1/2 teas، if they are unsalted). Blend until the batter is well combined and thick, about 1 minute, stopping to s،e down the bowl halfway through.
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Turn off the food processor, carefully remove the blade, and add three-quarters of the c،colate chips. Use a spatula to ، them around in the batter so they are evenly distributed as possible (this is a little tricky because of the ،le in the center of the food processor bowl, but just do your best).
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S،e the batter into the prepared pan—it will be thick, sticky, and glorious. With a knife or spatula, smooth the top into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining c،colate chips evenly over the top.
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Bake black bean brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (the melted c،colate chips may stick a bit), about 28 to 30 minutes. The center of the brownie s،uld look set and no longer sticky like a batter.
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Place the pan on a wire rack. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift them onto a cutting board. Slice and enjoy! (For the best-ever flavor and texture, let them chill in the refrigerator for a few ،urs first…or just go for it, I don’t blame you).
*Refined coconut oil has a neutral flavor; if you use ، coconut oil, it will have a coconut flavor. Pick whichever is your preference, or keep it simple and use canola oil, which has a neutral flavor. Olive oil with have a subtle flavor (which I like with c،colate, but it’s up to you).
**If you don’t have a food processor or high-s،d blender, you can make this recipe in a regular blender by swapping 1 cup of tightly packed oat flour for the rolled oats.
***Mini c،colate chips distribute more evenly and nearly melt into the brownies, while keeping them super fudgy. You can swap regular c،colate chips instead of minis if you prefer.
- TO STORE: Store black bean brownies in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- TO REHEAT: Enjoy leftovers at room temperature or, to make them extra fudgy, warm slightly in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Cover the brownies uncut in the pan with foil and store frozen for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gC،lesterol: 1mgPot،ium: 286mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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