Description
Delicious and fudgy brownies made with black beans for a healthier twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped raw walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Place beans, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Remove the blade and gently stir in your chocolate chips and walnuts, if using. Another option is to sprinkle the walnuts on top of the brownie batter once you pour it into the pan.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey taste, use raw cacao powder.
- Store brownies in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg