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Healthy Black Bean Brownies That Taste Like Regular Brownies

Rich, fudgy, and secretly healthy black bean brownies packed with protein, fiber, and deep chocolate flavor—perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer batter to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Bake 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. 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.