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!
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??
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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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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!
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Super Fudgy Flour-less Black Bean Brownies
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
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
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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.
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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.
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Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting them into squares.
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Enjoy!
Recipe 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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Does the calorie count include the chocolate chips? Thanks!
Yes, thanks!
Do i need to cook the black beans 1st if mine is dried from the packaging?
Yes, definitely cook the dried beans first.