Best 6 The Amazing Black Bean Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Black Bean Brownies, a unique and irresistible dessert that combines the goodness of beans with the richness of chocolate. These brownies are not only a delightful treat but also a healthier alternative to traditional brownies, making them a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals or those with dietary restrictions.

This article presents a collection of three exceptional Black Bean Brownie recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. The "Classic Black Bean Brownies" offer a straightforward recipe for those new to baking or seeking a simple yet satisfying dessert. For those who enjoy a fudgy texture, the "Fudgy Black Bean Brownies" provide a decadent and indulgent experience. And for those with a sweet tooth and a love for nuts, the "Black Bean Brownies with Walnuts" add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the mix.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients, ensuring that every baker, regardless of their experience, can achieve perfect results. Additionally, the article includes helpful tips and tricks to elevate the brownies, such as using high-quality chocolate, properly measuring ingredients, and experimenting with different toppings to create a personalized dessert experience.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these Black Bean Brownie recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a sweet adventure with these extraordinary brownies that redefine the boundaries of dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AMAZING FLOUR-LESS BROWNIES



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Amazing Flour-less Black Bean Brownies are moist, chocolatey and delicious - finally a low-fat, gluten-free brownie that's pretty darn good made with no flour and no butter!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 14 oz canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (or dairy, skim)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground coffee or instant coffee
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided (Hershey's))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Grease a nonstick 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  • Blend the black beans, eggs, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, almond milk, balsamic, baking soda, baking powder and coffee in the blender until smooth and pour into a bowl.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips until combined.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 to 32 minutes.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing them into squares.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 brownie, Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 17.5 g

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES



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You'd never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing? -Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth., Transfer to a parchment-lined 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE AMAZING BLACK BEAN BROWNIES



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Provided by Ania Catalano

Categories     Coffee     Bean     Chocolate     Vegetable     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Walnut     Legume     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 45 (2-inch) brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter or non-hydrogenated butter substitute
2 cups soft-cooked black beans, drained well
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup natural coffee substitute (or instant coffee, for gluten-sensitive)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups light agave nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 11- by 18-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil with canola oil spray.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high. Stir with a spoon to melt the chocolate completely. Place the beans, 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the vanilla extract, and a couple of spoonfuls of the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth. The batter should be thick and the beans smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, remaining melted chocolate mixture, coffee substitute, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer beat the eggs until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the agave nectar and beat well. Set aside.
  • Add the bean/chocolate mixture to the coffee/chocolate mixture. Stir until blended well. Add the egg mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup egg mixture until light and fluffy. Drizzle over the brownie batter. Use a wooden toothpick to pull the egg mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brownies are set. Let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (They will be soft until refrigerated.)

THE BEST BLACK BEAN BROWNIES (FLOURLESS)



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No one will ever guess that black beans are the secret ingredient in this recipe! Surprisingly delicious, almost fudge like. taste really good cold ...Yummy! (from Whole Foods Blog)

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted plus (more for the baking dish)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unbleached cane sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Place the black beans, eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Remove the blade and carefully stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan.
  • Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center.
  • Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 4.4

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES



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Black beans replace the flour in this brownie recipe.

Provided by elizabeth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee
½ cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.
  • Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 129.1 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

AMAZING BLACK BEAN BROWNIES RECIPE(COURTESY OF ANIA CATALANO)



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This is a recipe I just tried last night for a flourless brownie. Flourless because it is made with BLACK BEANS!! Yes, that is right, black beans. I thought it would be really gross, but I thought I would give it a try anyway. This recipe is courtesy of Ania Catalano from her book "Baking with Agave Nectar : Over 100 Recipes Using Nature's Ultimate Sweetener." They are only really good when cold. When they are warm you can definitely taste the beans, but when cold you can't. Also, if you use instant coffee you might want to use a lot less than in the recipe because the coffee taste is really strong. Kids probably won't like that. My husband hates coffee and I think it was too much for him....decrease amount of coffee if you don't like it. This is from Ania Catalano's book "Baking with Agave Nectar: Over 100 Recipes Using Nature's Ultimate Sweetener."

Provided by hippichiclv

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 45 brownies, 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups cooked black beans, drained well (canned is fine)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant coffee (or granulated natural coffee substitute)
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups light agave nectar (honey can be used if you can't find agave, but agave is better)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line an 11 x 18 inch rimmed baking pan(sheet pan or jelly roll pan) with parchment paper and lightly oil with canola oil spray.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high. Stir with a spoon to melt the chocolate completely. Place the beans, 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the vanilla extract, and a couple of spoonfuls of the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth. The batter should be thick and the beans smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, remaining melted chocolate mixture, coffee substitute, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer beat the eggs until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the agave nectar and beat well. Set aside.
  • Add the bean/chocolate mixture tot the coffee/chocolate mixture. Stir until blended well.
  • Add the egg mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Using and electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup egg mixture until light and fluffy. Drizzle over the brownie batter. Use a wooden toothpick to pull the egg mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brownies are set. Let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (They will be soft until refrigerated).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas, as they add natural sweetness and moisture to the brownies.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into them, as this will help them to set properly.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These amazing black bean brownies are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. The black beans add a boost of protein and fiber, while the bananas and maple syrup provide natural sweetness. These brownies are also incredibly easy to make, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious dessert, give these amazing black bean brownies a try!

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