Black Bean Brownies
Desserts |
Gluten-Free |
Kid Approved |
Low Sodium |
High in Fiber |
Vegetarian |
Nut-Free
Black beans replace the flour in these moist, deep chocolate brownies. These brownies are gluten-free and packed with protein.
![Black Bean Brownies](/img/df484074-ce7e-4865-98cf-ad7d22bb6adf/Black-Bean-Brownie_A.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
8
Servings
35-40 minutes + cooling
Total Time
$0.19
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | 350 degrees |
Serving size: | 2, 2"x2" brownies |
Prep time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | 20-25 minutes |
Total time: | 35-40 minutes + cooling |
Equipment: | Can opener Large mixing bowl Potato masher or fork 8x8 inch baking dish or pan |
Utensils: | Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Toothpick to test |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
Non-stick spray
1 15 ounce can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable oil OR canola oil
3 large eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (regular or imitation) vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and tops of cans.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch pan or baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Use a potato masher or fork to completely break up the beans.
- Add the oil to the beans. Stir to mix completely to be sure that all beans are completely mashed.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- Add brown sugar and cocoa and mix well.
- Add vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (if using).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 16 pieces.
Tips
- Add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee to the mix for a mocha flavor.
- Add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a flash of heat.
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Ingredients
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What goes in Black Bean Brownies?
![Black Beans](/img/623acaf0-e0f4-4e7e-9288-5aa968b802d3/black-beans.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Black Beans
![Vanilla Extract](/img/11648c73-c897-4588-afa1-196edc7931df/vanilla-extract.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Vanilla Extract
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
200
TOTAL FAT
10g
SODIUM
130mg
TOTAL CARBS
25g
PROTEIN
6g