on Feb 11, 2023, Updated Aug 13, 2024
Why You’ll Love Black Bean Brownies
My Black Bean Brownies 🍫 are seriously impressive and no one ever believes they have a can of black beans in them! The black beans make the batter so moist and fudgy and help cut down on the sweetness. These brownies are also naturally gluten-free as there’s no all-purpose flour in them, just oats. I also love that this makes a nice big pan, so it’s perfect to slice up for a potluck, bake sale, or even as a birthday cake if you add a little icing on top! As a 😋 sweet bite, these Black Bean Brownies really can’t be beat.
How to Prepare
🌡️ Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and then line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. I like to leave an overhang on all sides for easy removal. 🌀 In a food processor fitted with the metal blade attachment, process the oats until finely ground. 🥣 Transfer the oat flour to a small bowl and then whisk in the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain. 🫘 In the same food processor, add the drained black beans and the coffee. Process until smooth. 🥑 Add the dark brown sugar, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically, until the mixture is well combined. 🥄 Add the dry ingredients into the food processor and process until the mixture is smooth and the dry ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. 🍫 Remove the metal blade from the food processor bowl and fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. 👩🍳 Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and evenly smooth using a small offset spatula. 🍫 Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface of the batter. ⏲️ Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the center is just set and the edges are dry and start to pull away from the pan. ❄️ Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing; at least 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Black Bean Brownies
Best Served With
Sere these Black Bean Brownies with coffee or tea for an after-dinner treat. With a scoop of vegan, regular ice cream or my Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. Serve these Black Bean Brownies with🍓 strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries and some whipped coconut cream to keep it vegan.
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