Black Bean Brownies (Flourless and Naturally Sweetened)
Moist, fudgy, delicious brownies made out of beans! You'd never guess these grain-free brownies are healthy!
Servings: 9 large brownies
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- ¾ cup coconut sugar*
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil**
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar***
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules optional
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper, then lightly oil the parchment paper.
- Stir ½ cup of the chocolate chips into the batter and pour into a lightly oiled or parchment lined baking dish.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until brownies are set up and a toothpick tests clean.
- Allow brownies to cool 15 minutes before cutting into them.
Notes
*Use regular white sugar or brown sugar as a 1:1 substitute if you'd like.
**You can also use melted coconut oil, olive oil, or 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
***Replace the balsamic vinegar with any other type of vinegar, including apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar. You can also use lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 9 | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g