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Black Bean Brownies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously fudgy brownies made with black beans for a healthier twist!


Ingredients

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  • 15 ounces black beans (canned and drained)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup oil (Any neutral oil, including vegetable, safflower, or refined coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Fold through half the chocolate then transfer the batter into the lined pan. Top with remaining chocolate.
  4. Bake the brownies for 20-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  5. Let the brownies cool in the pan completely, before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg