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Healthy Fudgy Brownies Made with Black Beans

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These healthy fudgy brownies made with black beans offer a guilt-free indulgence with a rich chocolate flavor and moist, dense texture, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the usual sugar crash.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (55 g) dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. In the food processor, combine the rinsed black beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Stop and scrape the sides halfway to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
  3. If adding chocolate chips, nuts, or ground flaxseed, gently fold them into the batter with a spatula.
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly, smoothing the top.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack to achieve the fudgy texture.
  7. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use firm, small-curd black beans for best texture. Puree beans until ultra-smooth to avoid bean taste. Do not overmix after adding baking powder to keep fudgy texture. Check brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking. Batter can be loosened with a tablespoon of water or almond milk if too thick. Refrigerate batter overnight for convenience. Use vegan chocolate chips for a fully vegan version.

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