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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes a long time ago! It has been updated to create a better brownie baking experience for you. Enjoy!!!
Don’t you just wish you were the one to take the bite out of that brownie?!
It was a delicious, glorious moment. Perks of being a food photographer!!!!
I have been known to share a few brownie recipes here on ze blog – red wine brownies, fudgy olive olive brownies, and almond joy black bean brownies…. just to name a few. Guess what friends, these black bean brownies that I have updated today still remain my favorite brownies I have ever made.
Also, they are the brownies that I most often make in real life!
I need to thank a friend for feeding Luna for a week…I make black bean brownies.
We’re invited to a party and I’m asked to bring something sweet…I make black bean brownies.
Just craving a chocolate treat….I make black bean brownies.
In fact, I have made them and shared them with people so often that they know me by these brownies. “Hey, remember those brownies you made with the black beans in them? You should bring those next time.”
If I make these black bean brownies for someone who hasn’t had them before I don’t tell them what’s in them. I wait until they have devoured half of the pan. Then I unleash the question…”so there is a secret ingredient in those brownies. Can you guess what it is?” There eyes always get really big with a look of worry on their face. They probably think…”ummm did I just eat some pot brownies?” And then they probably realized who made the brownies and relax lol.
They usually can’t guess what the ingredient is, unless they have heard of black bean brownies before. And then they are amazed that they can’t taste the black beans and they want to worship the ground I walk on because they just ate the best tasting brownies of their existence!!!
Okay, maybe I’m biased, but don’t underestimate the power of a fudgy, dark chocolate brownie studded with chocolate chips!!!
As you can guess over the years of making these black bean brownies every chance I get I have tweaked and perfected them. The original post and recipe was one of the first recipes I shared on the blog. I knew right then and there that I was hooked!!!
These fudgy, rich litle bites of dark chocolate heaven are gluten free, grain free, vegan, dairy free, and only require a food processor to make them. Blending the black beans in a food processor along with cocoa powder, a flaxseed egg, and a few other simple ingredients allows these brownies to be completely free of flour. Somehow the starchiness of the black beans cooks up to be the perfect fudgy brownie without any flour or a ton of butter or oil.
Black bean magic!!!
I mean just look at that rich batter. Don’t you just want to lick it?
Guess what! It’s vegan so you can lick that bowl clean and that spatula clean until your heart’s content. Kind of my fave part about baking is licking the batter. Guilt free brownie batter licking – n0 judging over here!
Why these black bean brownies are my favorite brownies of all time:
- mostly refined sugar free (except for the chocolate chips) because we use coconut sugar to sweeten !
- allergy friendly – gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and egg free – making them one of the best treats you can bring to a party
- easy to make – blend everything in that food processor, stir in the chocolate chips, bake and DONE!
- healthier brownies – the black beans provide a bit of protein and fiber without flavor compromise. I mean yes, they’re still a rich tasty treat that should be enjoyed sparingly, but they are a healthier alternative that you can feel good about.
- very little oil – only 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in these black bean brownies. Thank you magical black beans!!!
Dark chocolate, tasty black bean brownies that will satisfy your sweet tooth but not make you feel gross after you eat one, two…. or even three.
That’s all I ever want from a dessert…and life!
I hope you love these brownies as much as we do. When a food blogger who is a chocoholic refers to brownies as being her favorite brownies of all time…well, that is not to be taken lightly.
Favorite Black Bean Brownies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert, baking, chocolate
- Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free
Description
Black bean brownies are my favorite fudgy brownies to make for pretty much any occasion. Easy to make and gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and well rinsed
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (make sure dairy free/vegan if you want to keep these brownies vegan)
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8X8 pan, set aside.
- Make the flaxssed egg: mix the ground flaxseed with he water in a small bowl. set aside while you prepare the remaining of the ingredients. You will know it’s ready when the texture is thick, much like a whisked egg would be.
- Make the brownie batter; Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, along with the thickened flaxseed egg – except the chocolate chips . Process until the batter is very smooth, about 5 minutes, scarping down the sides as needed.
- Mix in the chocolate chips: remove the blade of the food processor and add the chocolate chips to the batter. Use a spatula to fold them in.
- Bake: Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking dish. Use a small spatula to evenly spread the batter out to the edges. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is dry to the touch and the brownies begin to pull away from the edges of the pan.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting them. Allow them to cool completely before cutting them if you want your brownies to be less messy.
- Store leftovers: Store on the counter in an air tight container for up to 2 days and then in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Recipe originally adapted from: Minimalist Baker.
I made these last night for a grill out with friends and even their two little boys devoured them! And they are the pickiest kids I have ever met!! Needless to say they were a hit!
Yay I’m glad your friends and the little boys liked them! 🙂