Healthy Black Bean Brownies
These healthy black bean brownies are made in the blender and are tasty, sweet and full of chocolate in every bite! An easy and delicious treat to feed your family!
Low in sugar and without any flour, these black bean brownies are perfect for those health conscious friends or family members that you are having over and need a snack for! Tasty, sweet and full of chocolate in every bite!
Eggs and black beans are the binder in this flour-less brownie recipe and the cream cheese and black beans provide structure and bulk.
Why you should make these flourless brownies?
Easy: Making these black bean brownies takes less then ten minutes to prepare and then they can be popped into the oven to bake. That’s why these are perfect for when you need to make a quick snack or dessert.
Healthy: Did you know that black beans have numerous and amazing health benefits including that they can aid in digestive health and fight inflammation? There’s also iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc which contribute to bone strength and maintenance.
Diet friendly: This recipe is sugar free and grain free! Woohoo!! If you or someone else you know is on a gluten free or grain free diet, then flour-less brownies are the perfect solution.
Pro tips:
Keep canned black beans on hand to make this for a last-minute option.
Don’t scant on the sweetener!
Line the baking pan with parchment paper for less mess and easier clean up!
Ingredients you will need:
- Black beans cooked, rinsed and drained
- Eggs
- Coconut oil or butter
- Cream cheese or plain yogurt
- Honey or other sweetener
- Cocoa powder
- Pure vanilla flavoring or extract
- Baking powder
Equipment you will need:
Blender or food processor
Measuring spoons and cups
8×8″ baking pan
Recipe for healthy black bean brownies
1 1/2 cups black beans cooked, rinsed and drained
4 eggs
2 T coconut oil or butter
1/3 cup cream cheese or plain yogurt
1/2 cup honey or other sweetener
4 T cocoa powder
2 tsp pure vanilla flavoring or extract
1 1/2 T baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Directions
Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend for 3 minutes.
Bake in a 8×8″ baking dish for 30-35 minutes. You want to make sure they are well baked. (Alternatively you can line the baking pan with parchment paper for less mess and easier clean up!)
How long do these brownies last for?
These brownies should last for 1-2 days covered on the counter top. After that you will want to refrigerate them.
Healthy Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend for 1-3 minutes.
- Bake in a 8×8″ or 9×9" baking dish for 30-35 minutes. You want to make sure they are well baked.
Ideas how to serve these black bean brownies
From eating a corner piece, to topped with whipped cream, there are lots of ways that everyone loves to eat their brownies! Some like it just as it is while others prefer them with lots of toppings and additional flavors! Here are a few ideas to get you started!
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
- Fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries or blueberries
- Fruit syrups
- Carmel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Sprinkles
- Peppermint candies
- Chocolate chips
