Description
Sinfully rich chocolate black bean brownies redefine dessert expectations with surprising nutrition. Protein-packed ingredients and deep cocoa flavors make these brownies a guilt-free indulgence you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
- ⅓ cup (80g) maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper to facilitate effortless brownie extraction.
- Thermal Setup: Preheat the oven to 350°F, establishing the optimal baking conditions for these innovative black bean brownies.
- Blending Technique: Utilize a food processor to pulverize black beans, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder into a silky-smooth, uniform mixture, eliminating all bean texture.
- Chocolate Integration: Fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, ensuring an even distribution for consistent flavor bursts in every bite.
- Baking Process: Pour the liquid batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a set surface and testing doneness with a toothpick that should reveal minimal moist crumbs when inserted.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow brownies to cool at room temperature, enabling them to firm up and develop a rich, dense texture before slicing.
- Serving Preparation: Cut into precise squares, revealing the luxurious interior that subtly conceals the unexpected black bean foundation.
- Storage Protocol: Preserve in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining optimal moisture and quality for up to five days.
Notes
- Blend Beans Thoroughly: Process ingredients until completely smooth to eliminate any bean texture, ensuring a seamless, indistinguishable base that mimics traditional brownie consistency.
- Check Moisture Levels: Watch baking time carefully, as black bean brownies can easily become dry or undercooked; toothpick test is crucial for achieving perfect fudgy texture.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Add optional espresso powder to intensify chocolate notes and mask potential bean undertones, creating a more complex and rich flavor profile.
- Adapt for Dietary Needs: Easily convert to gluten-free by ensuring cocoa powder and chocolate chips are certified gluten-free, making this recipe suitable for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg