Vegan Black Bean Brownies
These black bean brownies are fudgy delicious and can be ready in only about 30 minutes!
Servings: 9
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole oats
- 1 can black beans or 1.5 cups freshly cooked
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar maple sugar, or date sugar
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup plant milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Begin by placing 1 cup of oats into your blender or food processor and blend for less than a minute until they are nice and powdery to make oat flour. I have lots of other recipes that use oat flour as well.
- Next, drain and rinse one can of cooked black beans or use 1.5 cups of your own freshly cooked beans. I like to place my beans in a colander and run water over them to rinse well.
- Go ahead and add the beans and all other ingredients (EXCEPT the chocolate chips and walnuts) to your blender or food processor. Blend until nice and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Hopefully, your blender has a tamper that allows you to keep the ingredients moving smoothly, so it doesn’t have to be stopped and started so much. If the batter is just too thick, add a splash more of almond milk and blend a bit more.
- Spoon the batter into a mixing bowl and add the dairy-free chocolate chips and walnut pieces. Fold them together well with a sturdy spoon or spatula.
- Evenly distribute the batter into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking to the sides. Use a spatula or spoon to smooth out the top. I like to sprinkle the top with a few extra chocolate chips and walnuts but that is completely optional. Bake at 350°F for approximately 20-25 minutes until you see the edges begin to get darker brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
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Notes
Tips & Suggestions:
I have included step-by-step photos and directions above to ensure your first attempt will be successful.
Oat flour- You can purchase oat flour online, but it is expensive. It's so easy to make your own oat flour in a blender.
Sweetener- I use brown sugar, but the options could be date sugar, maple sugar, maple syrup, or others.
Black beans- This recipe calls for 1.5 cups of beans which is exactly the amount in a 15 oz can. You can always make your own fresh.
Storage- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. They freeze well too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 286mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g