Black Bean Brownies
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-oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- ¾ cup coconut sugar*
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil**
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar***
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp 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.
- Drain the can of black beans into a colander and give them a light rinse with water. There is no need to dry them off with a paper towel. Simply shake them around in the colander until it looks like the majority of the moisture is gone.
- Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor except for the chocolate chips and blend until completely smooth.
- Stir ½ cup of the chocolate chips into the batter and pour into the prepared baking dish. Scrape the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula to get as much of the batter as possible. If you'd like, sprinkle the top with shredded coconut and extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until brownies are set up and a toothpick tests clean. For gooey brownies, bake for less time. The brownies will be cooked through once they reach an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, so feel free to use a thermometer to check the temperature if you’re aiming for brownies that are nice and gooey and perfectly baked. For fudgier brownies, bake to 180 degrees F.
- Allow brownies to cool 15 minutes before cutting into them.
- Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze brownies in a zip lock bag or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
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