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The Ultimate Fudgy, Flourless Black Bean Brownies Recipe

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Make rich, fudgy black bean brownies that are secretly healthy. This easy, flourless recipe delivers decadent chocolate flavor while packing in protein and fiber. No one will guess the secret ingredient.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place the rinsed and drained black beans, eggs, melted coconut oil (or butter), sugar (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. You must eliminate all bean chunks for the best texture.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips using a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the extra chocolate chips over the top.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. Avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy.
  7. Let the black bean brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Rinsing the black beans thoroughly removes any residual liquid that could affect the flavor or texture of your fudgy black bean brownies.
  • For the richest chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Allow the brownies to cool fully before cutting; this helps them set into a dense, fudgy texture.
  • You can substitute the sugar with an equal amount of maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness profile.

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