These simple black bean brownies are decadent, rich, and moist. But surprise! There is no flour! Instead they are packed with protein rich black beans – and sooo delicious!
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Simple Black Bean Brownies –
You can’t have too much of a good thing, right? Especially when you are talking about warm, made from scratch brownies.
These brownies are dark, complex and cakey. The fact that they contain no flour, lots of protein from black beans, antioxidants from dark chocolate, and only a little bit of sugar pretty makes these a health food. Right? That’s my story and I am sticking to it!
They also contain two super special ingredients that give these a complex and amazing flavor you can’t find anywhere else! Don’t be afraid of the coffee – you absolutely can’t taste it (I fed these to my mom, who swears she can taste even the hint of coffee and she had no clue), but it adds some richness to the brownie, and balsamic vinegar. No one will guess they are made with black beans. No one.
Apparently I have a thing for sneaky brownies, because I also have this awesome black bean brownie recipe that is equally good.
Be brave and try them, you wont be disappointed! Just don’t eat the whole pan by yourself, ok?
Simple Black Bean Brownies
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
These simple  black bean brownies are rich, dark, fudgey, and so decadent! No one will know they are healthy!
Ingredients
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 eggs 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp oil 1 TBSP milk 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp freshly ground coffee 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp oil
- 1 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease an 8x8 square baking pan.
- Using a food processor, blend together all the ingredients (except chocolate chips) together until smooth.
- Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evelyn on the top.
- Bake 30-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and Enjoying!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 179 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 223mg Carbohydrates: 30g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 21g Protein: 5g
(recipe from Skinny Taste)
14 Comments
korenainthekitchen.com
April 23, 2014 at 2:31 PMOh wow, theses sound goooooood! You're right, can't have too many brownie recipes 😉 Congrats on the house!!!
Bec at It's Yummi
February 1, 2018 at 1:18 PMJenni, I’ve seen no less than 20 black bean brownie recipes but none looked as fudgy as yours! I’ve got to try this recipe!
Jenni
February 4, 2018 at 8:49 PMawww, thanks! I hope you enjoy them!
Becky
February 1, 2018 at 4:40 PMWow! I’m intrigued for sure!
Jane
February 2, 2018 at 1:04 PMOoh, I’m going to make these this weekend – thank you for the recipe!
Jenni
February 4, 2018 at 8:49 PMI hope you enjoy these!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest
February 2, 2018 at 1:59 PMHow did you get them to be so “noir” — I’ve never seen darker brownies before, they look intensely fudgy!
Jenni
February 4, 2018 at 8:48 PMI think its the combination of the black beans and the cocoa powder! They are just so rich!
Rebecca
February 2, 2018 at 2:12 PMI would love to give this a try!
Marisa
February 2, 2018 at 2:36 PMTHese look so incredibly fudgy! Nice!
Jennifer
February 2, 2018 at 3:10 PMOMG Jenni, these look so decadent! Love that they have some protein with the black beans and no flour!
Jenni
February 4, 2018 at 8:48 PMThanks! They are a great snack that you don’t have to feel quite so bad about eating!
Traci
February 2, 2018 at 3:41 PMI love love love the balsamic vinegar twist in these brownies…very unexpected! I am so excited to bookmark and share this recipe! I can tell it’s going to be outstanding!
Jenni
February 4, 2018 at 8:47 PMIt gives it a little bit of depth of flavor that you wouldn’t expect! Its like a secret ingredient!