Black Bean Brownies (Printable)

Rich and fudgy brownies using black beans and cocoa for a naturally gluten-free, chocolaty delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
04 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Mix-Ins

09 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional extra for topping)
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Blend again until batter is thick and creamy.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Remove from oven and cool completely in pan. For optimal fudgy texture, refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Theyre so fudgy and rich that no one will believe theyre made without flour.
  • You get a sneaky boost of protein and fiber hidden in every chocolatey bite.
  • The batter comes together in minutes with just a blender and a bowl.
  • Theyre naturally gluten-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy them.
02 -
  • Rinse those black beans thoroughly or youll get a faint bean flavor that gives the secret away too soon.
  • Dont overbake them, the center should look slightly underdone when you pull them out or theyll turn cakey instead of fudgy.
  • Chilling them in the fridge is not optional if you want that dense, truffle-like texture everyone raves about.
03 -
  • Use a hot, wet knife to cut clean squares, wiping it between each slice for bakery-perfect edges.
  • If your batter feels too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or water to loosen it just enough to spread smoothly.
  • Let them sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving if you want them soft and fudgy instead of firm.
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