Black Bean Brownies
Indulgent yet guilt-free brownies made with black beans for a fudgy, rich treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the black beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for about a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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