Black Bean Brownies Fudgy (Printable)

Moist, chocolatey brownies that use black beans for extra protein and a fudgy texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans & Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ⅓ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Sweeteners & Chocolate

05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
07 - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)

→ Leavening & Flavor

09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add sugar, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Blend until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides as needed.
04 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula without blending.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with some fudgy crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Delivers a moist, chocolatey texture without traditional flour
  • Packed with protein and gluten-free for healthier indulgence
02 -
  • Check chocolate chip packaging for gluten content to ensure brownies are gluten-free
  • Add-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit can enhance texture and flavor
03 -
  • For vegan brownies, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips
  • Stir in instant espresso powder for intensifying the chocolate taste
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