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The Ultimate Fudgy Black Bean Brownies: Flourless, Gluten-Free, and Decadent

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Make rich, fudgy black bean brownies that are secretly healthy. This easy, flourless recipe delivers a moist, decadent chocolate treat packed with fiber and protein. You will not taste the secret ingredient.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

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, cocoa powder, melted oil/butter, sugar, and vanilla extract into a food processor.
  3. Process the mixture until it is completely smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no bean chunks remain. This step is key for fudgy black bean brownies.
  4. Add the baking powder and salt to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps them set into the perfect fudgy texture.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, do not overbake these brownies. They should remain slightly underdone in the center when you remove them.
  • If you want vegan black bean brownies, replace the eggs with two flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
  • For an extra decadent flavor, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the food processor with the wet ingredients.
  • These protein brownies freeze well once cooled. Slice them before freezing for easy snacking.

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