Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

These flourless Black Bean Brownies are a delicious and secretly healthy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Made with black beans, cocoa, and vegan chocolate chips, they are fudgy, rich, and surprisingly wholesome. This easy blender recipe comes together quickly, making it a perfect dessert or snack. Enjoy these gluten-free and dairy-free treats with under 80 calories per brownie.

16 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Prepare an 8x8 pan by coating the sides and bottom with [cooking spray].

  3. 3

    In a blender or food processor, add the black beans (1 can) and combine with the prepared ground flaxseed meal (2 tbsp) and water (6 tbsp). Pulse a couple of times until the beans are pureed.

  4. 4

    Add the cocoa powder (0.5 cup), cane sugar (0.33 cup), olive oil (0.5 tsp), unsweetened almond milk (1 tbsp), balsamic vinegar (1 tsp), baking powder (0.5 tsp), baking soda (0.5 tsp), and finely ground coffee (0.5 tsp). Pulse 10-15 more times to combine the mixture completely.

  5. 5

    Pour the mixture into the prepared 8x8 pan. Sprinkle the mini vegan chocolate chips (0.25 cup) on top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

79
kcal
3
Protein (g)
14
Carbs (g)
2
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugars 6 g

Micronutrients

iron
1mg
99% DV
sodium
67mg
46% DV
calcium
9mg
14% DV
potassium
24mg
8% DV
vitamin a
0mcg
vitamin c
0mg
vitamin k
0mcg
6% DV