A black bean brownies recipe was in the back of my Illinois Country Living magazine. I would have never imagined using black beans to make brownies, but I knew I had to give it a try. I love black beans and have been obsessed with them lately, so it only makes sense that I add them to a dessert.
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Black beans have many health benefits. Of course, this is not the best way to incorporate them into your diet, but it’s a good way to satisfy a brownie craving. 😉 I love eating black beans in tacos, or even warmed up with just a dash of sea salt.
Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 15.5 oz can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 eggs
- 3 T. canola oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease a 9 x 13″ baking pan
- Process black beans in a food processor until smooth
- Mix beans with eggs, oil, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, coffee, baking powder, and salt
- Mix everything until smooth
- Add in 1/2 cup of the mini chocolate chips
- Pour batter into pan and sprinkle with the rest of the chips
- Bake for 30-35 minutes
- Let cool completely before cutting
The flavor of these black bean brownies turned out to be a rich, dark chocolate. Mike detected the hint of coffee flavor. I didn’t notice it, but I am a huge coffee drinker, and he is not. The texture is good, although I prefer my brownies to be chewier.
Neither one of us noticed the black beans. I don’t believe they affected the flavor at all. Overall I thought the brownies were darn tasty, and I would definitely make them again.
Have you ever tried black bean brownies? What’s your favorite brownie recipe?
Sandy Klocinski says
These look amazing! Thank you very very much 🙂 I’m about to make these and plan on using maple syrup as part of the sugar then subbing in crushed walnuts to make up for the dry amount.
Jennifer says
Awesome! Let me know how that all works out. I’d love to modify them even more next time!
Julie Wood says
These Gluten Free brownies look so delicious and I will have to make these because they really look easy and fun to make. I like gluten free desserts!
Barrie says
I keep hearing about brownies made from black beans but haven’t tried them yet. I find it so hard to believe that they taste as good as regular brownies. I’ll give them a try this weekend!
nicole dz says
A incredible brownie recipe, with awesome ingredients. These would be gone in 10 mins if I made these.
kymi a says
Oooh this looks so good, can’t believe it has black bean in it, can’t wait to try it. My favorite is usually double chocolate brownies, this recipes is right up my alley. Thank you for sharing.
Sarah L says
That’s a sneaky way to get a bit of protein in your diet. As long as they taste good…
M.Clark says
I have never tried black bean brownies before, but after reading this post I would love to give them a try. My favorite type of brownie is dark chocolate brownies, yum. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Debbie Welchert says
I love black beans and have never tried them baked in anything and these look really good. I will have to give them a try and see if my family likes them.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
Wow! Who would have thought black beans? I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Linda Meranda says
Great recipe. Will try on hubby!
Sandra Watts says
This sounds quite interesting. I would have never guessed they were made of black beans to look at them.
Linda C. says
Wow very interesting looks delish!! I might have to try this one just to see how it tastes.
David Fultner says
I love food with hiden nutrition. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Kathryn says
Mmmmmmm these look so good!! I absolutely love brownies (I could literally eat the whole batch to myself) but never made them with black beans before.
Yona Williams says
My brother made black bean brownies before, but he didn’t top them with chocolate chips. Its a taste that I liked, but he was not a fan.
Donna Ward says
Oh My Goodness – I love black beans and chocolate brownies – I can’t wait to try this recipe – thank you – who knew – and it may be the best way to get it into my hubby’s diet – lol
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
I have never heard of this and judging by the comments, it seems that I’m the only one who hasn’t. What an awesome idea, and I love that they’re gluten free (my cousin doesn’t consume gluten and I’m always looking for delicious recipes to make for her). Thank you for posting, I’ll look forward to trying these.
I popped in from Showcase Your Talent Thursdays 🙂
Lindsay Eidahl says
I love making brownies with black beans. I will have to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
This recipe looks great! I really like making foods that taste great but are also good for you.
Tamra Phelps says
I never would have thought of using black beans! They do look good. They have a rich, dark color & that looks good.
Karen Glatt says
These brownies look amazing and really good to make and like that they have black beans in it. This gives these brownies a lot of fiber!