Black Bean Brownies 🍫

These are softer and yummier than regular brownies, and I promise you can't taste the black beans!

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Black Bean Brownies Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Servings: 1 brownie (makes about 12 brownies)

Recipe:

• 15 oz can of black beans (drain & rinsed)

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)

• 2 tbsp monkfruit sugar substitute (or coconut sugar)

• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or coconut nectar)

• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• optional toppings: raw chopped nuts, vegan semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

• optional: vegan ice cream (I love Nada Moo vanilla bean)

Ingredients:

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

  
  

• Prepare the Black Beans: In a food processor, add the drained and rinsed black beans. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

  
  

• Combine Ingredients: To the blended black beans, add the cocoa powder, rolled oats, monkfruit sugar (or coconut sugar), maple syrup (or coconut nectar), vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract), vegetable oil (or olive oil), and baking powder. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.

  
  

• Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.

  
  

• Add Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle raw chopped nuts or vegan chocolate chips on top of the batter for added texture and flavor.

  
  

• Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The brownies are done when the edges look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

  
  

• Cool and Cut: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper (if lined) and cut into squares.

  
  

• Serve: Enjoy your black bean brownies as they are, or serve with a scoop of vegan ice cream, like Nada Moo vanilla bean, for an extra treat!

Estimated Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 130

• Total Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 1g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 150mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 18g

• Dietary Fiber: 3g

• Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 3g

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