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The Ultimate Fudgy, Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies (Secretly Healthy)

Close-up of stacked, fudgy black bean brownies topped with melted chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Bake rich, fudgy black bean brownies that are easy to make and secretly healthy. This no-flour recipe delivers decadent chocolate flavor while offering fiber and protein, making it a guilt-free chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or substitute for naturally sweetened brownies)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place the rinsed black beans, eggs, melted oil, and sugar into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. You must ensure no bean pieces remain for the best fudgy texture.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling allows them to set into the perfect moist black bean treats.

Notes

  • For a vegan black bean desserts option, substitute the eggs with two flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • To make naturally sweetened brownies, replace the granulated sugar with 3/4 cup of maple syrup or date paste, reducing the liquid slightly if necessary.
  • These are naturally gluten free fudgy brownies, but check your chocolate chips if you have strict dietary needs.
  • For high protein brownies, you can add 1 scoop of unflavored or chocolate protein powder along with the cocoa powder.

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