Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Can you make delicious brownies from black beans? 

Yes you can! These Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are rich and fudgy and just a bit more healthy for you than regular brownies! You won't believe how good this black bean brownie recipe is until you try it! And, since they don't have any flour in them they are gluten free too. 

When I first started Weight Watchers, several years ago, one of the first "Weight Watchers" recipes I tried was one for black bean brownies.  Let me say, they weren't anything special.  They were dry and sort of spongy.  I never made them again after that first attempt.

The other day I stumbled across a recipe for black bean brownies on Chocolate Covered Katie.  They were getting rave reviews and the blogger said she had perfected the recipe.  I knew I wanted to give black bean brownies another go because honestly, I'm all about making treats better for you.  Katie doesn't use flour in her recipe...making it suitable for someone on a gluten free diet as well.  Just be sure that your oats and baking soda are gluten free  They are also egg free for anyone who has allergies to eggs.

These brownies did not disappoint!  Super fudgy (OK...I might have not followed directions and added another TBS of cocoa powder to the batter!) and not dry at all.  They aren't EXACTLY like a regular brownie...but the flavor is awesome and the texture is very acceptable.

The best part about these brownies is that the entire recipe is made in the food processor, making it so easy to whip up a batch just about anytime. 

I used Hershey's Special Dark chips in this recipe,  I loved the deep dark chocolate punch they added, and rewrote the recipe to include the extra TBS of cocoa powder I used.

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dessert

American

Yield: 12 servings

Author: Renee Paj

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 18 MinInactive time: 40 MinTotal time: 1 H & 8 M

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are rich and delicious chocolate brownies made with the goodness of black beans.

Ingredients

• 1- 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained well
• 3 TBS cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup quick oats (or regular oats pulsed in food processor for a few minutes)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup agave nectar (light) or honey
• 2 TBS granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil or avocado oil
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, reserve a few for the top, if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8"x8" baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large capacity food processor (mine is 7 cups) combine the beans, cocoa powder, quick oats, salt, agave, sugar, canola oil, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Process until very well combined. (I did mine about 3 minutes or so) Stir in most of the chips and save about a TBS to sprinkle on top, if desired.
3. Bake for 15-18 minutes. ( I baked mine for 18 minutes, until they looked dry on top and are set)
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 30-40 minutes before cutting. Cut into 12 pieces. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

143.32

Fat (grams)

7.54 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.68 g

Cholesterol (grams)

0.07 mg

Carbs (grams)

17.23 g

Fiber (grams)

2.42 g

Sugar (grams)

8.88 g

Net carbs

14.83 g

Protein (grams)

2.48 g

Sodium (milligrams)

150.08 mg

Nutritional information is only provided as a courtesy and is an estimate.

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