Description
These gluten free brownies with black beans are rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed well
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan version)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- PREHEAT THE OVEN: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- BLEND THE BASE: Add the rinsed black beans, eggs, maple syrup, nut butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible bean pieces remaining.
- ADD DRY INGREDIENTS: Add cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the blended mixture. Blend again until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is thick but smooth.
- FOLD IN MIX-INS: Remove the blade or transfer the batter to a mixing bowl. Stir in the dark chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- SPREAD AND BAKE: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the surface looks set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- COOL AND SLICE: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 9 to 12 squares. They will firm up more as they cool.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies