Description
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these rich, fudgy black bean brownies that are deliciously nutritious and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2. Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, combine black beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and baking powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Mix in Chocolate Chips: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- 4. Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set; a toothpick should come out clean but may have melted chocolate on it.
- 5. Cool and Serve: Allow brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg