The Best Black Bean Brownies: Chocolatey, Fudgy & Easy!
I know what you're thinking, Black Bean Brownies? Really? But trust me, you’re about to discover your new favorite brownies recipe. I had my doubts, too. The first time I heard about using black beans in dessert, I pictured a disaster. But one bite of these healthy brownies, and I was hooked.
Servings: 9 Slices
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking, then set it aside for later.
- Next, grab your blender and toss in these ingredients, black beans, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Combine all the ingredients and blend until the texture becomes velvety and flawlessly smooth. You want the batter to be thick, velvety, and free of lumps.
- Once blended, pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Take ½ cup of chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter, creating those delicious chocolate pockets.
- Then, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips on top to add a little extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake your brownies for 25 to 30 minutes.
- They’re done when the middle is set but still a bit soft. Check with a toothpick, if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, you’re good to go!
- Let your brownies cool for about 30 minutes. I know it’s tempting, but this step makes them easier to slice and lets the flavor settle.
- After cooling, slice them up and enjoy! Easy right?
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the beans well, this helps avoid any weird flavors.
- Let them cool before slicing, so they hold together better!