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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

These fudgy black bean brownies are a healthier dessert option that still taste super rich and indulgent. And no, you can't taste the beans!
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Servings 16
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (can sub melted butter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries or raspberries (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tbsp white chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Add black beans, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla to a food processor and blend for 3-5 min or until very smooth.
  • Meanwhile, sift cocoa powder, almond flour, and brown sugar through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Add baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add chocolate chips and mix again.
  • Pour batter into lined baking dish, spread out evenly, and sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top if desired.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Wait until the brownies cool a little bit and then cut into 16 squares.
  • If topping with strawberries and white chocolate, melt the white chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave (for about 60-90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure it doesn't burn). Sprinkle the freeze dried berries on the brownies, then drizzle the white chocolate on top!

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Notes

Store in the fridge.