Discover a healthier twist on a classic dessert with these Fudgy Black Bean Brownies. Packed with protein and fiber, they're irresistibly moist and chocolatey—no one will guess they're made with black beans!
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Discover a healthier twist on a classic dessert with these Fudgy Black Bean Brownies. Packed with protein and fiber, they’re irresistibly moist and chocolatey—no one will guess they’re made with black beans!
Equipment
- 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- spatula
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup 47 g shredded coconut
- ½ cup 39 g quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup 100 g roasted chestnuts or other nuts
- ¼ cup 30 g carob powder
- ¼ cup 48 g raw sugar
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe bananas
- 8 dried dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml unsweetened almond or other nondairy milk, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine the shredded coconut, quick-cooking oats, and raw sugar.
- Blend until finely ground.
- Add the carob powder, roasted chestnuts, black beans, ripe bananas, pitted dates, unsweetened almond milk, and pure vanilla extract to the processor.
- Blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the batter appears too dry, add a bit more almond milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and level it with a spatula.
- Bake for 27 minutes, or until the brownies are set and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the brownies with melted dark chocolate before serving. They pair wonderfully with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
Wine Advice:
Pair these brownies with a rich, full-bodied red wine like a Zinfandel or a sweet dessert wine such as Port to complement the chocolatey flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 18 g