Vegan Black Bean Brownies
These vegan black bean brownies are super chocolatey, fudgy, and moist, and you can't even tell they're made with beans. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and ready in just 30 minutes too!
Servings 8
Equipment
- Food processor*
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can black beans (245 g after being drained and rinsed)
- 2 chia eggs (2 tbsp ground chia seeds + 1/3 cup water)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (45 g) oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/3 cup (110 g) maple syrup (see notes)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 2-3 oz (60-90 g) dairy-free chocolate chopped (or chocolate chips) + more for the top
Instructions
- Watch the video in the post for easy visual instructions.Line a 9x6 inch (23x15 cm) pan with parchment paper (with an overhang on two sides) and preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- To make the chia eggs, combine 2 tbsp ground chia seeds with 1/3 cup (75 ml) of water and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, add all ingredients (except the dairy-free chocolate and the chia eggs) to a food processor and mix for about 10 seconds.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor, add the chia eggs and mix again until well combined.
- Now add the chopped chocolate (or use chocolate chips) and stir with a spoon. You can use 2 oz (60 grams) if you prefer the brownies less sweet or use 3 oz (90 grams) for sweeter brownies. I also added some on top for decoration.
- Add the brownie batter to the pan and bake in the oven for 22-25 minutes. I baked mine for 25 minutes, and they came out fudgy, but not too soft. If you prefer them very gooey and fudgy, then reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
- Let them cool completely (they will firm up once cooled), slice, and enjoy! They taste even better on day 2, so don't eat them all on day 1. :)
Notes
- Oats: I used 45 grams of whole-grain oats that I processed in my electric coffee/spice grinder. You can use regular oats or store-bought oat flour.
- Maple syrup: You can use any liquid sweetener of choice. If you have a sweet tooth, you can add up to 2 tablespoons of syrup in addition.
- Peanut butter: Any nut butter like almond butter will work. For a nut-free version use sunflower seed butter or oil.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Serving Size
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2.7
g
14
%
Carbohydrates
23.5
g
8
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
12.7
g
14
%
Protein
6.8
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.