These brownies with two hidden veggies are decadent and rich! These brownies may be sporting hidden black beans and spinach, but they taste decadent and amazing!
So, Yeah, I know. Brownies. BUT, there is a redeeming quality to these brownies. Well, two actually. And neither of them you would think belong in brownies, but they totally make these brownies amazing.
Black Beans and Spinach. Yup. It sounds utterly crazy, I know. But trust me, it works. And its sooo fudgy and delicious (especially when topped with a dollup of whipped cream). I dare you to make them. And I dare you to not eat the whole pan!
If you like fudgey brownies, make sure you try these decadent flourless Black Bean Brownies, too!
These black bean brownies with two hidden veggies are decadent and rich!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach (or a bit more, whatever you feel)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground coffee
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- Using a blender or food processor, pulse the beans to break them up a bit.
- Add the oil and spinach and blend until smooth (you will need to pulse, scrape, pulse...it takes a while).
- Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla, sugar, coffee and salt and pulse until smooth.
- Add in the eggs and blend until combined.
- Pour the batter (it will be super runny) into the prepared pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes
- Cool completely before serving (Really. These aren't really that great when warm, but are delicious when cool and awesome when served straight from the fridge!)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g
Within the Kitchen
Friday 29th of March 2013
I've heard black beans and brownies are a good combo mm it certainly looks great.
Suz
Friday 29th of March 2013
Wow, double veg! That's a hardcore vegetable brownie. It looks great - so fudgy and mmm.
procrastinatingbaker
Friday 29th of March 2013
My husband also shares your husband's view on beans in baked goods. Despite this, I currently have a bowl of beans soaking to try this recipe tomorrow. Thanks!
procrastinatingbaker
Friday 29th of March 2013
I think our husbands share very similar views on the addition of beans to baked goods. Despite that, I currently have a bowl of black beans soaking ready to give this recipe a try tomorrow. Thanks!
rkbetz
Friday 29th of March 2013
Yum! I thought about brownies too. They look yummy! Nice job on the challenge!