I know, I know – you’re reading this and feeling a little skeptical about the combination between black beans and brownies. But let me assure you, it works! Beans are a great way to switch things up and create a dessert that’s sweet, delicious, and has an extra dose of protein and nutrients. My niece and nephew did not even notice the difference!
Let’s get started! Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Add the black beans, oat flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt to a food processor. Pulse for around 10 seconds, or until everything is blended in well. Add to a large bowl. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil using either a microwave or double pot steamer. If melting in a pot, pay close attention to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.
Add the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture, whisked eggs, and walnuts to the bowl with the blended ingredients, and whisk together well until you have a consistent batter. Spread the batter into a 8 x 8 inch parchment paper-lined square pan. Bake at 325F for 25-30 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to completely cool. Cut into 9 squares and you know what to do next!
Keep these around when you want a midday pick-me-up or you’re in the mood for something sweet. Try them out and let us know what you think in the comment below! xo
Black Bean Fudgy Brownies
Ingredients
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1
cup
black beans,
cooked -
1/2
cup
oat flour,
just blend rolled oats into flour-like consistency -
1/2
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder -
1/3
cup
maple syrup -
1
teaspoon
baking soda -
1/2
teaspoon
salt -
1
cup
semisweet baking chocolate chips -
1/3
cup
coconut oil -
2
eggs,
whisked -
1/2
cup
walnuts,
chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
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Add the black beans, oat flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt to a food processor. Pulse for around 10 seconds, or until everything is blended in well. Add to a large bowl.
-
Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil using either a microwave or double pot steamer. If melting in a pot, pay close attention to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.
-
Add the melted chocolate and coconut oil mix, whisked eggs, and walnuts to the bowl with the blended ingredients, and whisk together well until you have a consistent batter.
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Spread the batter into a 8 x 8 inch parchment paper-lined square pan.
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Bake at 325F for 25-30 minutes.
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Once done, remove from the oven and allow to completely cool. Cut into 9 squares and enjoy with ice cream!
Recipe Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days!
