Black Bean Brownies
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These chocolatey brownies get a boost of fiber and moisture from canned black beans. The recipe can even be made vegan with by replacing the eggs with applesauce.
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| 16brownies |
| Servings |
| 16brownies |
Ingredients
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup sugar or ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup applesauce or honey
- 2 large eggs or 1 cup applesauce (vegan)
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee or instant espresso optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips optional
Servings: brownies
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine beans, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs (if using), applesauce, oil, instant coffee (if using), vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the surface.
- 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.
- Let cool. Cut into 16 brownies, 2 inches square.
Recipe Notes
Recipe courtesy of Anne Pantoja, RDN, Aramark Student Nutrition.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 126kcal |
| Total FatSaturated FatTrans Fat | 5g2g0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg |
| Sodium | 129mg |
| Total CarbDietary FiberSugars | 18g3g12g |
| Protein | 3g |
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Recipe Notes Recipe courtesy of Anne Pantoja, RDN, Aramark Student Nutrition.
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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.