Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies (GF, DF)
Chewy, rich, and ridiculously decadent - you'll never believe that beans are the star of these luscious brownies! Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are the ultimate upgraded indulgence.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil
- ¾-1 cup sugar (for a traditional brownie flavor use 1 cup, for a more bitter, dark chocolate flavor, ¾ cup)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¾ cup water
Optional Topping:
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine flaxseeds and water. Whisk together for 20 seconds; set aside.
- Add rinsed and drained beans to a food processor with oil and vanilla. Process until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and eggs. Blend until well combined.
- Lastly, add flax "eggs" and blend again until smooth.
- Pour brownie mixture into a lightly oiled 9x9 baking pan. If adding chocolate chips, sprinkle over top the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal