Black Bean Brownies Recipe

This easy Black Bean Brownies Recipe is fudgy and delicious. These are dairy-free and gluten-free you’ll love how quickly these black bean brownies come together.

Black Bean Brownies Recipe

I’m really excited to be sharing this amazing recipe with you. These black bean brownies are a staple in our home they’re so fudgy and delicious. They’re full of fiber, carbs, and will keep you going for hours. I love to snack on these the day before a long run or even after.

Main Ingredients Needed

For this black bean brownies recipe, you’ll need a handful of common pantry staples. This recipe is made from whole foods and is dairy-free and gluten-free. Here’s everything you’ll need to make these fudgy brownies:

• Cooked or canned black beans – I usually use canned black bean because come on, it’s just quicker and easier.
• Cocoa Powder – My favorite to use is dutch or dark cocoa powder. You can substitute carob powder too.
• Banana and Maple Syrup – Both the banana and the maple syrup are used as the sweetener in this recipe.
• Coconut Oil and Vanilla Extract – The coconut oil gives the fudgy texture and the vanilla extract adds extra flavor.
• Baking Powder – This will allow your brownies to be light and fudgy. Without it they will be more dense.
• Chocolate Chips and Walnuts – Adding chocolate chips and walnuts really adds an extra level of flavor and texture.
• Gluten-Free Flour – You can use regular all-purpose flour if you’re not gluten free, it will turn out the same.

How to Make Black Bean Brownies

This simple recipe comes together in your food processor and clean-up is a breeze. For the full details of how to make this black bean brownies recipe, see the printable recipe card below!

Step 1: Preheat

Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

Combine all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips and walnuts together in a food processor and blend until completely smooth.

Step 3: Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

Once the batter is smooth, fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

Step 4: Line Brownie Pan

Line your 8×8 brownie pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread out the batter to the edges. Optional step: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over top.

Step 5: Bake

Cook the black bean brownies for 20 minutes, then let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Storage

If you have leftover black bean brownies store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. I love to warm them up in the microwave for about 15 seconds it restores the “out of the oven” taste.

Black Bean Brownies Recipe Substitutions

I normally don’t substitute the ingredients in this recipe however, there are a few potential substitutions to fit your needs:

• Coconut Oil – Melted butter (dairy or dairy-free) can be in place of coconut oil.
• Gluten Free Flour – Regular all-purpose flour can be used if you’re not gluten-free.
• Maple Syrup – Honey, agave, or even date paste can be used in place of the maple syrup.
• Chocolate Chips – You can substitute peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or even use half the chocolate chips. However, this is my favorite part!

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My family and I love these brownies so much. If you make these black bean brownies let me know! I would be so grateful if you’d rate the recipe below!