Description
Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies made with black beans, perfect for a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine black beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Ensure the black beans are thoroughly rinsed to remove excess sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg