Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- food processor
- 8x8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter can substitute with almond or cashew butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Blend together the black beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and baking powder in a food processor until perfectly smooth.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for at least ten minutes before slicing them into squares.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch!
Notes
Ensure to rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly and blend just until smooth to maintain fudginess. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 10mg
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