Heart Healthy Black Bean Fudge Brownies

Name: Heart Healthy Black Bean Fudge Brownies
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbsp cocoa powder; 1/2 cup quick oats (gluten free if needed); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey; 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Gluten Free | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

These black bean brownies are a luscious gluten-free dessert that everyone will love. No one will ever guess the secret ingredient that makes these fudge brownies extra decadent is actually black beans.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

148

Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 Tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup quick oats (gluten free if needed)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Black Bean Fudge Brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2

In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips and blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
Step 4

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Do not cut brownies until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 brownie

148

Calories

6

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

12

mg

Sodium

20

g

Carbs

5

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

2

g

Protein

Heart Healthy Black Bean Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Black Bean Fudge Brownies

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Nutrition Facts

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