Secretly Healthy Black Bean Brownies
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These incredibly delicious brownies are gluten free, dairy free, and consistently get rave reviews by both kids and adults. You’d have no idea the base of these brownies are black beans!
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A Brownie with Hidden Health Benefits
These brownies are my go-to for birthdays and special occasions. You can indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness without the guilt of “splurging” on eating dessert.
These brownies use black beans as the base. Black beans are high in fiber and protein, which promotes better digestion, helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, and can help manage blood pressure. They are also known to promote bone and heart health. (reference)
I use coconut sugar in place of white sugar to add more depth and flavor. Coconut sugar also contains inulin, a type of soluble fiber that helps to keep blood sugar levels more stabilized (I’m not saying to go out and eat straight coconut sugar to manage blood sugar levels, but that it’s simply a better choice than white sugar). It also contains zinc and iron.
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How to Make These Black Bean Brownies
These brownies are prepared by putting everything in the blender and blending until nice and smooth. They are quick and easy to prepare and are a great last-minute dessert option. On special occasions (or if I just want to treat myself), I will pair them with chopped walnuts or fresh strawberries.
Prep Your Space
For this recipe, you will need:
Servings: 9
Ingredients:
1 - 15.5 oz can reduced-sodium black bean brownies, strained and rinsed
3 eggs
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly spray your 8x8 baking dish.
Drain the black beans into a colander and rinse thoroughly.
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the brownie mix into the baking dish, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Note:
It is important to drain and rinse the beans until there are no more "bubbles." These bubbles are what can cause gas and bloating that are commonly associated with consuming beans.
Nutrition:
Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 7 g | Total Carb: 20 g | Protein: 5 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 11 g
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