What are the benefits of using black beans in the brownies?

Black beans are a great source of protein, quality carbohydrates, and fiber! They are also low in fat and contain magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and several minerals.

Are these vegan black bean brownies?

I have good news for you if you prefer vegan treats: these black bean brownies can easily be vegan if you use dairy free chocolate chips .

Are black bean brownies gluten free?

This black bean brownie recipe is made without using gluten ingredients! Just be sure to check the oats and the chocolate chips to be sure that they are without gluten, if necessary for you.

Are brownies with black beans healthy?

Yes! Since they are made with only 9 simple real-food ingredients, they are packed with nutrition. Black bean brownies are much healthier to eat than processed box brownie mixes or packaged brownies with unhealthy ingredients like Little Debbies. You could even boost the nutrition even more by adding a tsp of flax seed! According to Harvard Medical School, black beans are loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins, and a ton of other nutrients. It’s a great idea to make them a regular part of your diet ! I can’t mention enough that these brownies are free of refined sugar (even store-bought brown sugar is refined sugar), and sweetened with natural maple syrup, which is real food that our bodies recognize as food!

15-Minute Black Bean Brownies (Easy + Vegan + Gluten-free!)

Black Bean Brownies

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These black bean brownies are super quick & easy. With 9 REAL food ingredients, you’ll want to satisfy your sweet tooth every week! They’re flour-less, vegan-friendly, and simply delicious!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 12 brownies 1x
Category: Desserts
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups cooked black beans (how to make them homemade)
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
2 tsp vanilla (try my homemade recipe)
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup oats
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
2–3 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
Grease an 8×8 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
In a high powdered blender OR in a food processor, combine the ingredients in the order listed.
Process the ingredients until the batter is ultra smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and nuts (if using) on top of the batter.
Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, until the brownies are cooked through and set.
Allow to cool thoroughly before cutting.

Notes

This recipe is easy to double. Use a 9×13 pan and bake for 17-18 minutes so that the center is thoroughly cooked through.
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of folding in the chocolate chips (and dirtying another bowl), you can sprinkle them all on top. Alternatively, you can fold all the chocolate chips in too. My kids liked having the small bits of chocolate on top.
I’ve made these with canned beans and dry beans cooked from scratch and we preferred the tasted of dried beans from scratch, although the canned beans came in a close second. If you use canned beans, be sure to rinse them thoroughly (until the water runs clear) before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 199

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