Description
Rich, fudgy, and secretly healthy black bean brownies packed with protein, fiber, and deep chocolate flavor—perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add black beans, eggs, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to a food processor. Blend 60–90 seconds until completely smooth.
- Transfer batter to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool 15–20 minutes before slicing into nine squares.
Notes
Blend batter thoroughly for the smoothest texture. Allow brownies to cool completely for clean slices and best fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: black bean brownies, healthy brownies, gluten-free brownies, chocolate brownies, high-protein dessert