Description
Indulgent black bean brownies blend unexpected ingredients into a surprisingly rich dessert that defies traditional chocolate expectations. Deeply chocolatey and moist, these protein-packed treats offer guilt-free satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
Liquid and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil (or melted butter)
- ⅓ cup (80g) maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating an 8×8-inch pan with oil or lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Activate the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the unconventional brownie creation.
- Combine black beans, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and optional espresso powder in a food processor, processing until achieving an ultra-smooth, homogeneous mixture with no visible bean fragments.
- Gently incorporate chocolate chips into the velvety batter, distributing them evenly to maximize flavor pockets throughout the brownies.
- Transfer the liquid-like batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, allowing the brownies to transform for 20-25 minutes, monitoring for a set surface and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to rest at room temperature, enabling them to solidify and develop a richer texture as they gradually cool.
- Once completely cooled, slice into precise squares, revealing the dense, decadent interior that conceals the unexpected black bean base.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container within the refrigerator, preserving their moisture and integrity for up to five days.
Notes
- Swap beans easily by using cannellini or pinto beans for a different flavor profile while maintaining the same fudgy texture.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting maple syrup or using alternative sweeteners like agave or stevia for lower-calorie options.
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate depth and more intense brownie flavor.
- Optimize texture by ensuring black beans are completely smooth without any visible chunks during blending process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg