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Black Bean Brownies Recipe

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Delicious and fudgy black bean brownies made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, almond flour, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and perfect for a gluten-free, vegan treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings while adding a nutritious boost.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Black Beans (15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the brownies.
  2. Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch by 8-inch brownie pan with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
  3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the canned black beans, maple syrup, peanut butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Process Wet Ingredients: Blend on medium/high speed for 45 seconds until the batter is mostly smooth with some bits of black bean skin remaining.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Add almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder to the processor with the wet mixture.
  6. Blend Dry and Wet Mixture: Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until the batter becomes thick and uniform.
  7. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Remove the blender blade and fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chips using a spatula, or keep the blade on and pulse a few times to mix evenly.
  8. Transfer Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the lined pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake: Bake for 35 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until the top is dry and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few sticky crumbs, indicating fudgy brownies.
  10. Cool in Pan: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes to prevent crumbling and help brownies hold together.
  11. Remove from Pan: Lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and transfer them onto a cooling rack.
  12. Chill: Place the brownies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to further enhance fudginess and ease slicing.
  13. Slice and Serve: Remove from fridge and cut into 9 equal squares to serve.

Notes

  • Using canned black beans saves prep time but ensure they are well rinsed to reduce any canned flavor.
  • The peanut butter adds richness and helps bind the batter; natural or creamy peanut butter works best.
  • Almond milk can be substituted with other plant-based milks if preferred.
  • Almond flour provides a gluten-free base to these brownies.
  • Chilling the brownies before slicing improves texture and prevents crumbling.

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