When we moved to a new house over the summer, I decided that I was going to take advantage of the spacious kitchen and make alot of healthy foods for my family. I’d heard several times that Black Bean Brownies were a tasty way to make healthy brownies. Plus they are gluten free!
When we were in the Florida Key’s vacationing, we stopped at a eatery that had vegan gluten free Black Bean Brownies! They were to die for so I knew after tasting them that if I could find a recipe, it would be fabulous! Here is that recipe!
Black Bean Brownies Recipe
A tasty and healthy treat
Servings: 12
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 3 T vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- pinch salt
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 t instant coffee
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Enjoy Life
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking pan
- Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a blender and blend until smooth
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with chocolate chips
- Bake for 30 minutes. You will know your brownies are done when the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.2mg
For those who haven’t made substitutions in recipes before, the applesauce is a substitute for eggs. Applesauce has a natural binding agent and adds moisture to dishes. We also use it as a substitute for oil in recipes. Black beans are the substitute for flour, making this a gluten free treat!
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the brownies looks so tasty
I have read a few recipes using black beans… but this hands down looks too amazing not to try. Ive failed miserably at making the weight watchers brownies using canned pumpkin…. but this this looks and sounds amazing, and I think my hubby would eat it and hes not a sweets fan! Thanks for sharing!♥
i have to say I would never have thought about putting black beans into desert, WOW what a wonderful idea and i’m sure by the look of them They seem delicious!!. will be checking in to see more goodies you have 🙂 @tisonlyme143
Wouldn’t set up is what that was suppose to say.
Hi Torey, hmmmm I know the altitude affects how things set up. And so does humidity.
Not saying you have either.
But the main thing is it didn’t set up for you. I would use less liquid next time. I’d probably cut back on both the applesauce and oil…but I’d probably use only 1/4 cup applesauce and 2 Tbsp oil and see if that helps.
So I made the recipe to a T and they had to cook for almost an hour. Any suggestions to what I did wrong. They jut would set up and get done. They just looked gooey. Don’t get me wrong I like gooey, but they look nothing like the picture. Help!
I was wondering what the 1t of coffee is for? Can I use a replacement?
It is for flavor. Yes I would think you could use a replacement…
I made these and they are wonderful. I can’t believe they are made with beans. I shared with my sister and she couldn’t guess it was beans. She loved them so did her kids.
Diana, thanks for your testimony for how good they are!
i have been a vegetarian for several years now but i am working on becoming a vegan. this recipe will make it a lot easier. thank you.
I am going to try these.
I gave this recipe to my friend…she tried them and said they were unique but delicious! She makes them all the time now. thanks! =)
Thanks for letting me know Crystal!
I make desserts for the restaurant I work at and the bartender was telling me about some brownies a friend made her that used beans as a main ingredient. I am intrigued and interested!
i keep seeing this and people saying how good it is, but still have not tried it, i really REALLY should. much healthier, and if my nieces like it, they would be eating healthier. so why am i holding off?!?!
I would love these. Saved the recipe and going to make them soon.
Im going to pin this for later because I am dying to find out how these brownies taste – they look really good!
These look darn tasty, such a plus that they’re gluten free and vegan!
I just can’t do it…My mom made these, and I couldn’t bring myself to try them. Chocolate is chocolate, and though I get the reason, I just can’t mess with it! LOL
These look healthy and delicious! I like brownies that are not so loaded with sugar, and these look so good! I want to make these exceptional brownies!
Well here I am again checking of something new again today–this is interesting and soooo chocolaty– this will be a must to try
Hi Dianna, thanks for checking back! I will be posting more recipes every month….so never hurts to check back.
I love beans, and this is a sneaky & great way to get some beans into the diet, what could better than by brownies? I MUST try this!!!
Hi Rosie, hope you love them..we do.
I have been wanting to try a recipe similar to this one. My youngest adores brownies, and I am on a mission [very difficult one in this house] to be healthier. Thank you!
Keep check back Emmie…I will have more recipes every month
Oh wow, these look super good! Can’t wait to try these! YUM!
These brownies sound really good!
These sound fantastic. I better start baking more.
lolol..or give the recipe to someone who will make it for you 🙂
I have to try this. It just looks yummy. I have been trying to eat more healthy and my one vice is sweets.
It will make me feel better to know that I am eating sweet but that is also made with things that are good to eat (healthy)
Thanks for sharing
I know what you mean Marce!
I have seen this recipe before but not gluten free…thanks for sharing it!
they look delish!
Your welcome! I’m going to adding lots more….I have not been baking being on my low carb diet but come February I am giving myself a break and bake more …… which means more recipes for everyone here!
These brownies look delicious! I have never eaten anything like this before, but would like to try the recipe .
These brownies look healthy and very tasty, great recipe.