Healthy Black Bean Brownies
Recipe summary
These healthy black bean brownies are a gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free dessert that tastes indulgent while being rich in fiber and protein.
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (1½ cup or 250g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (180g) soft pitted medjool dates
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp (150ml) plant-based non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- 3/4 cup (72g) cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tbsp maple syrup, adjust to sweetness preference, optional
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- pinch or two large flakey sea salt (optional)
Method
- 1
Drain and rinse the black beans.
- 2
Blend the black beans, medjool dates, plant-based milk, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- 4
Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.
- 5
Sprinkle large flakey sea salt on top if desired.
- 6
Bake until set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Source details
ChefScribe structured this recipe from the original YouTube source. The original recipe credit remains with the creator.
Original video
Source video from Snazzy Vegan Life. The recipe card keeps the ingredients and steps handy while you cook.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1TWP9b6slk
