Quick and easy black bean brownies recipe, made with simple ingredients. Soft, moist, rich and fudgy. Loaded with chocolate chips and cocoa powder. They are also gluten-free.
I have been tweaking this recipe for years and I am finally happy to share it with you today but first, I want to be honest and say that I don't think these will ever be as good as my Fudgy Brownies with Crackly Tops or my Cake Mix Brownies. However, this is the only way you will ever get me to eat black beans in a dessert. hehe.
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When I first saw the trend of these brownies a few years ago, I was so surprised because my first few attempts had been disastrous and yet, people were raving about them.
Thankfully, countless more attempts have now allowed me to develop the most fudgy brownies ever, loaded with chocolate and sweetened with honey and brown sugar. I didn't frost them but you can take them over the top by spreading this Healthy Coconut Cream Chocolate Frosting or this Sugar Free Frosting.
How to make black bean brownies?
- Mix together black beans, honey, brown sugar, cocoa powder, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract in a blender.
- Add eggs and mix until smooth.
- Pour black bean brownie batter in a greased pan.
- Let it cool, cut slices and enjoy.
Tips and techniques for black bean brownie recipe
- All ingredients must be at room temperature- That's because they blend together smoothly and evenly.
- Honey substitution- Can be maple syrup.
- Butter substitution- Can be melted coconut oil but it does have a subtle coconut taste that some people don't like.
- Egg substitution- Nothing! These are not vegan black bean brownies. I tried flax seeds but the results were very disappointing and I don't recommend it.
- Don't over-mix the batter- It's okay if there are some lumps.
- Adjust amount of chocolate chips- This is based on personal preference. Add more or less. Also, you can use chocolate chunks or even use one of of your favorite favorite chocolate bars (roughly chopped up).
- Draining and rinsing black beans- You must do this because if not, these brownies will have a weird after-taste. Also, the additional liquid will affect the texture of the brownies.
- Use unsalted butter- Because this prevents these brownies from becoming too salty.
- Reheating brownies- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to be make them ooey gooey again.
- Line pan with foil- I always use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper this because the greased foil prevents the batter from sticking to the pan and you can cut/remove perfect slices plus it makes clean-up very easy.
Other Healthy Desserts
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
- Double Chocolate Muffins
- Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
- Chocolate Blueberry Truffles
Other Brownie Recipes
- Fudgy Avocado Brownies
- Nutella Brownies
- Carrot Brownies
- Fudgy Oreo Brownies
- Chocolate Mint Brownies
- Fudgy Vegan Eggless Brownies
- Chocolate Orange Brownies
- Mocha Brownies with Coffee Glaze
Easy Black Bean Brownies
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Ingredients
- 1 can Black beans 15 oz. can, Drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Butter Melted, Unsalted
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs Large
- ½ cup Chocolate chips Semisweet or Milk
- 2 tablespoon Additional chocolate chips Or chocolate chunks or discs, For topping
Instructions
- In a blender, add black beans, honey, butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add eggs and mix until just combined.
- Sir in in ½ cup cup chocolate chips.
- Pour brownie batter in a square pan (Dimensions: 8x8), lined with aluminum foil and greased.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon chocolate chips on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.
- Allow it to cool down completely and then cut slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Until next time, tata my lovelies!
Kayle
I believe you-now I'm thinking I don't wanna try black bean brownies. Blech.
Wendy Irene
You are so funny! I've never tried black bean brownies but have been curious about them. I have to admit it is hard to imagine a yummy bean and chocolate flavor. I'm convinced now I don't need to make them! Have a great weekend!
Marta
I love honest posts like this one. I've never tried black bean brownies, but I'll make it out of curiosity.
RavieNomNoms
I have made these before, they are surprisingly delicious! I was shocked. 🙂
yummychunklet
I've heard of using black beans in brownies. These look great!
Suzie
They do look good but, I can't see myself as a fan either. The flavor itself would be a turn off. I love your dedication to trying and trying and trying though. You made me laugh too!! Glad to be back online and seeing my blogging buddies!
Lillian
LOL, I don't like black beans to begin with so I had no plans of making these - and now you've confirmed it. I'm never making them! Too funny, I wrote about a post about food trends this week too. It's strange how something can be so popular just because a few popular bloggers say it's "great"! I'm glad I'm not alone in expressing my opinions.
Acacia
Your every brave to keep on trying! One bad batch is enough to put me off a recipe forever! I think it's great you are posting about a recipe that DOESN'T work, giving us all a warning! Your photos look wonderful!
Gina
This is the best thing I've read in a while, lol. I saw people raving about those brownies and I knew by the fact there were beans in them the texture would be off. Love your dedication to work it out. Hope you have a great weekend.
CCU
People have been raving about these for ages!!
I was pretty shocked to hear you were not a fan!
Nazneen
I would've stopped at reading a brownie recipe with black beans...I am impressed you tried more than once to make them.
Alex
Eheheh When I started reading I was thinking "black bean what...?" I don't know, maybe I'm too used to having them with meat, rice, onions and garlic, but it's not for me either. However, it looks amazing and delicious.
john
I do like black beans, but haven't tried them in brownies. And after reading this post, I'm not likely to! Life's too short to spend time making stuff with a flavor that's at best so-so. Thanks for the heads up.
Natalie
Oh yum what a healthier version of a regular brownie, I love that there's black beans in them!
Swathi
I was planning to make one, since you tried 4 recipe version and told me not good. I am not going to try. Looks beautiful though.
Ella
Interesting idea of using black beans in brownies.. strange combination. You kind of made me curious..