Are black bean brownies good for you?

Black bean brownies are still brownies but they definitely have some added nutrition benefits when compared to regular brownies, such as a higher fiber and protein content.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis recipe is also dairy-free, gluten-free and can be made nut-free for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Can I make these nut-free?

Yes! Simple swap the almond butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter to make nut-free black bean brownies.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, these are gluten-free though make sure you use gluten-free certified oats to make the oat flour, if needed.

Can I use homemade oat flour?

Definitely! I always make my own oat flour. To make some, just add rolled or quick oats to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend into a fine, flour-like consistency.

Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Description

These vegan black bean brownies are more of a healthy treat than decadent dessert but you’ll them for a health-conscious treat or snack anytime of day!

Ingredients

2 cups canned back beans, drained and rinsed (250 g)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (14 g) + 4 tablespoons of water
1/3 cup oat flour (35 g)
1/4 cup almond butter (60 g)
1/3 cup cocoa powder (30 g)
1/2 cup maple syrup (95 g)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (75 g, plus additional for topping if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 mL)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 tsp salt

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Instructions

Line a 7 or 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper so it sticks out over the edges and preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
Combine the 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with the 4 tablespoons of water, stir and let sit for 5 minutes to make a flax “egg”.
Add everything except the chocolate chips (including the flax egg) to a food processor and process, scraping down the sides as needed until you have a thick, smooth batter.
Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to combine or transfer everything to a bowl and stir to combine the chocolate chips. If you’d like any other add-ins such as walnuts, pecans or cranberries, mix those in now as well.
Scoop the batter into the lined baking pan and spread the batter evenly using a spatula.
Sprinkle some more chocolate chips evenly over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool in the pan for at least one hour before cutting and serving.

Notes

Let cool completely before storing. Store in a sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for 5-6 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Use gluten-free certified oats to make the oat flour if needed. For a nut-free recipe, use tahini or sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 175
Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 157 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g

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