Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Fudge like black bean brownies with no eggs and no white flour. These brownies are rich, and the only brownies I ever make.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup nut butter peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil avocado or coconut
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 x 8 glass pan, set aside.
- In the base of a food processor, place the beans and pulse 5 or 6 times until well chopped.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, minus the chocolate chips. Process until creamy and smooth. Occasionally scrape down the sides as needed.
- Remove the lid and add chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with sprinkles or chopped nuts, optional.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick and inserted comes out clean.
Notes
The center will sink down a bit, but it’s normal, and it means they are fudgy! Over-baked brownies just aren’t as tasty.
Elevate these brownies by topping them with one of these healthy frosting recipes. Both are equally good!
Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk, or less, depending on how runny your peanut butter is
- 1 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut