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Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies

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Finally! A brownie that’s delicious, healthy, low-fat, and gluten-free! These Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies are the PERFECT moist, chocolaty treat!

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

For some reason, I always seem to keep a surplus of black beans on hand. I’m not exactly sure why…maybe it’s because I like to add black beans to almost all of my soup recipes or maybe it’s because it’s the perfect side dish for taco night??

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

One of the reasons why I like to keep black beans on hand is because I love to make brownies with them. I know what you’re thinking…. black bean brownies? How can that possibly be good?? I’m hear to tell you that it’s the best thing ever!

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Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

I’ve been making black bean brownies for a while, but I never got around to sharing the recipe until now. I was trying to make sure that it was absolutely perfect and it’s finally just right. And you know what’s crazy?? My family and I actually prefer black bean brownies over the average brownie recipe.

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Seriously! These Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies turn out super yummy and chocolaty every time and since they’re made with black beans, they contain a few awesome nutritional benefits too!

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT BLACK BEANS

  • Black beans are an excellent source of fiber (both soluble and insoluble). Studies show that a fiber-rich diet can help maintain weight goals and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
  • Black beans have very little fat, and most of the fat is polyunsaturated. A ½ cup serving of black beans has 90 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids and 108 milligrams of omega-6 fatty acids.
  • Black beans are protein powerhouses, with 7 grams of protein in a ½ cup serving.
  • Black beans are a very good source of folate. Folate is responsible for producing red blood cells and plays a role in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy.

Check out a few of my FAVORITE chocolate treats:

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

HOW TO MAKE BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

These gluten-free black bean brownies are super easy to make! No flour required! All you need is a blender and an oven. Simply add all of the ingredients to the blender, except for the chocolate chips, and blend until smooth. Don’t be alarmed if there are a few bits of oats in the batter. They will soften while baking. Add a few chocolate chips to the batter and spread the batter into a 9×9 inch pan. To make them super chocolaty, I like to add a few more chocolate chips on top!

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

The secret ingredient to these amazing brownies is the molasses syrup. Molasses are a thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process, a version of which is often used in baking. It helps to give these brownies a super-rich, fudgy texture.

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

These Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies are a great way to enjoy your favorite treat but in a much healthier way! If you try these delectable brownies, be sure to rate the recipe here, and tag @beautifuleatsandthings on Instagram so I can see and like your pictures!

Check out a few of my FAVORITE chocolate treats:

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies. healthy black bean brownies made with oats, no flour, and are gluten free.

Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies

Servings 9
Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp zero calorie sweetener such as SPLENDA
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
  • Optional: additional chocolate chips for presentation

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. The batter may contain a few bits of oats, but that’s okay. They will soften while baking.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour into the 8×8 pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top, if desired. Cook the black bean brownies for approximately 17-20 minutes, or until a fork comes out clean.
  • Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting them into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information (1 brownie): Calories 147, Carbohydrate 18g, Fat 5g, Protein 4g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g
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