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Fudgy, Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies (Easy & Healthy)

Two stacked, fudgy black bean brownies with visible chocolate chips, sitting on a light ceramic plate.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies that are secretly healthy. This easy, no-flour recipe uses black beans to create a decadent, protein-packed chocolate treat that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or preferred sweetener
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the rinsed black beans, eggs, melted oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a food processor.
  3. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. This step is key for a fudgy texture.
  4. Stir in the 1/4 cup of chocolate chips by hand.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps them set into a fudgy texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with two flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • If you do not have a food processor, you can use a high-powered blender, but you may need to blend in batches.
  • These brownies taste best after they have chilled for at least one hour, which improves the fudgy texture.

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