Recipes

Desserts

Black Bean Brownies

These delicious gluten-free brownies are every bit as good as the real thing. I challenge the pickiest of eaters to tell the difference. Plus they provide all the health benefits of beans! I recommend using organic black beans because they will contain substantially less sodium that could alter the taste.

Key Nutrients: Molybdenum, folate, fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Yield
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 large antibiotic free eggs
  • 3 tablespoons organic canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans, optional

Directions

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat an 8-inch square-baking pan.
  • In a food processor add the black beans and process until creamy. Add the eggs, oil, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt process until smooth. Add ¼ cup of the chocolate chips and pulse a few times until they are incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges start to pull away from sides of the dish and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the brownies before slicing into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories
    128
  • Total fat
    5g
  • Saturated fat
    1g
  • Trans fat
    0g
  • Polyunsaturated fat
    1g
  • Monounsaturated fat
    2g
  • Cholesterol
    13mg
  • Sodium
    89mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    20g
  • Dietary fiber
    3g
  • Sugar
    13g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Vitamin A
    4 ug
  • Calcium
    26 mg
  • Iron
    1 mg