Name: Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz/400 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp ground chia seeds; 1/3 cup (80 ml) water; 1/4 cup (60 g) peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice); 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (45 g) ground oats (gluten-free if needed); 1/3 cup (110 g) maple syrup; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional); 2-3 oz (60-90 g) dairy-free chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

Description

These Vegan Black Bean Brownies are a decadent, fudgy treat made without flour or gluten. Packed with protein and fiber from black beans and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these brownies are a guilt-free indulgence for anyone looking for a healthier dessert. With a rich chocolatey flavor and fudgy texture, you won’t even taste the beans!

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz/400 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp ground chia seeds
1/3 cup (80 ml) water
1/4 cup (60 g) peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (45 g) ground oats (gluten-free if needed)
1/3 cup (110 g) maple syrup
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)
2-3 oz (60-90 g) dairy-free chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

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Instructions

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x6-inch (23x15 cm) baking pan or a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a small bowl, mix the ground chia seeds with water and let sit until it forms a gel-like consistency.
In a food processor, blend all ingredients except for the dairy-free chocolate until the mixture starts to come together.
Scrape down the sides, add the chia mixture, and blend again until smooth.
Stir in the chopped dairy-free chocolate or chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes—less for fudgy brownies, more for a firmer texture.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. They firm up as they cool.
Optionally, spread vegan Nutella or another topping before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For a nut-free version, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
You can experiment with different sweeteners, such as agave syrup or date syrup.
To make the brownies even fudgier, reduce the baking time slightly.
Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American