Black Bean Brownies

The best gluten-free brownies you'll ever eat.

Posted by Ashley C.

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These light and fluffy brownies are moist and delicious and totally free of flour. No one will believe you when you tell them they're made with black beans!

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 15 ½ oz Can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable or canola Oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Egg White
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
  • 2/3 Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Semisweet Chocolate chips

Steps (5 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350º and line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine black beans and oil in a food processor or blender and process, stopping to scrape sides at least once, until well whipped and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Scrape bean mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs, egg whites, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Using a stand mixer, electric beaters, or sheer force of will, mix until combined and smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour batter into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle with chocolate chips somewhat evenly.

  5. 5

    Bake for 30-35 minutes until they're set.
    Wait for the brownies to cool completely in the pan before serving.