Fudgy Black Bean Brownies – The Almond Eater

Brownies don’t final lengthy in my home as a result of I admittedly can’t resist their fudgy, chocolatey attraction. It’s why I like sneaking good-for-you substances into my brownie recipes, like my chickpea brownies and candy potato brownies. That method, I don’t really feel so unhealthy about consuming all of them!

That is why I all the time have a can of black beans at the back of my cabinet. It’s the proper excuse to make these Black Bean Brownies time and again! They’re a flourless and gluten-free deal with with some sneaky protein because of, you guessed it, black beans.

And don’t fear, mates… Flourless brownies with black beans do NOT style like beans. The beans are merely there as a flour replacer and for some plant protein. All you get is the wealthy, chocolatey goodness you crave from a basic brownie.

Black Bean Brownie Elements

Black beans – I used a can of black beans as a result of they have been already in my cabinet, however dry black beans cooked from scratch would additionally work.

Coconut oil – The supply of fats that makes these brownies good and gooey. I like to recommend utilizing refined coconut oil to keep away from any coconut flavors. Melted butter may work in its place, however I haven’t tried it.

Cane sugar – My predominant sweetener of selection for this dessert (together with some maple syrup). Coconut sugar or date sugar may even work.

Cocoa powder – I like utilizing unsweetened cocoa powder, however you should utilize pure or Dutch-processed cocoa powder when you’d desire.

Chocolate chips – The chocolate chips add just a little extra sweetness to make this “healthy-ish” recipe really feel like an indulgent dessert. Attempt to not skip them!

This record offers additional clarification on just a few of the substances. See the recipe card beneath for the entire ingredient record. 

Variations

• Vegan possibility – I haven’t examined vegan black bean brownies, however you may attempt changing the eggs with an egg replacer or two flax eggs (2 tablespoons floor flaxseed blended with 5 tablespoons water). The brownies might not maintain collectively as nicely, however they are going to nonetheless style scrumptious.
• Coconut oil substitute – In case you don’t need to use coconut oil, I’d go for avocado oil as a substitute. Olive oil could be too overpowering for this recipe.
• Add espresso powder – Including 1 or 2 teaspoons of espresso powder is optionally available, however it would take the richness to a different degree. 
• Extra mix-ins – Mix the chocolate chips with pretzel items, chopped nuts, or contemporary raspberries.

Methods to Make Black Bean Brownies

Step 1: Mash the beans. Begin by pulsing the beans within the meals processor till no entire beans stay.

Step 2: Add moist substances. Subsequent, add the coconut oil, eggs, syrup, and vanilla, and pulse to mix them with the mashed beans.

Step 3: Add the remainder. Add the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt to the meals processor and pulse to mix. Take away the blade, then fold within the chocolate chips with a spatula.

Step 4: Bake. Pour the brownie batter right into a baking pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips over prime. Bake the brownies till the perimeters are agency and set.

Step 5: Cool, then slice. Set the brownies apart to chill, then slice them into bars and take away them from the pan. Get pleasure from! 

Erin’s Suggestions and Methods

• Begin this recipe by draining and rinsing the black beans underneath working water. This can take away as a lot of the bean taste as doable.
• No meals processor? Use a mixing bowl and an electrical mixer to make the brownies by hand. Simply make sure that these beans are nicely mashed earlier than getting began!
• This recipe both makes 9 massive brownies or 16 smaller brownies, relying on how you narrow them.

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