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Black Bean Brownie

Black Bean Brownies

Fudgy, oil-free, plant-based brownies made with black beans, nut butter, and maple syrup. Rich, chocolatey, and secretly healthy — a favorite reimagined! Soooo good on the porch with a cool glass of soy milk!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup or date paste
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 - 1 cup nondairy chocolate chips
  • Optional ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a 8×8-inch pan or a 9 inch pie plate.
  2. In a food processor, blend black beans, nut butter, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Add cocoa powder, oat flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Blend again until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
  5. Pour into pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle a few extra chips and/or nuts on top for flair.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until edges are firm and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool completely before slicing. The texture will firm up as it cools — think dense, fudgy, and rich.

Notes

Notes: Dutch cocoa makes this super rich. Taste the batter before you cook just to make sure you have the desired sweetness. You might like a little more maple syrup or dates. 
Pair with Sweet Potato Chocolate Ganache Frosting for even more decadence!