Black Bean Brownies

Surprise your taste buds with these sneaky Black Bean Brownies! Don’t let the unconventional ingredient scare you – these treats are deliciously fudgy and chocolatey. Your food processor does most of the work, making prep a breeze. They’re gluten-free friendly, budget-friendly, and packed with fiber. It’s a guilt-free indulgence that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!

Cooking Tip

Fold in walnuts when you add the chocolate chips for an added crunch. Serve these before you reveal the secret ingredient; no one will be able to tell there are black beans in them unless you tell them first! Nutrition facts are for vegetable oil and 1/3 cup honey and 2 tbsp. sugar option.

Yield12 brownies

Serving size1 brownie

Perfect forKid-friendly, Quick & easy

Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy free if using dairy free chocolate chips

1 – 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed.
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 cup oats
1/3 cup maple syrup, honey, or agave
2 tbsp. sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup, honey, or agave to 1/2 cup)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
2/3 cup chocolate chips (dairy free if preferred)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Stir in most of the chocolate chips, then pour into greased 8×8 pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. Also good chilled!

Nutrition facts (per serving)

160Calories

7 Total Fat (g)

2Saturated Fat (g)

120Sodium (mg)

23Carbs (g)

4 Dietary Fiber (g)

3Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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