Description
Tested and perfected, these perfectly fudgy black bean brownies are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates (plus chocolate chips, obviously). They're rich, oh so chocolatey, and ultra moist with zero flour--you'd never guess they're made with beans! Made in the food processor with simple ingredients and on the table in 35 minutes. Bonus: each brownie boasts over 4g protein and fiber. Yes, please!
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup soft, pitted medjool dates*
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Place eggs in bowl and cover with hot water (this will bring them to room temp). Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Rinse beans in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, tapping as much water off as possible after draining.
- Add beans, dates, and room temp eggs to a food processor. Blend until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Add melted butter, vanilla, baking soda and salt. Blend until combined. Add cocoa powder and blend again, scraping down the sides.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand, reserving 1-2 tbsp for topping. Spoon batter into prepared dish and smooth out with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-26 minutes. A toothpick should come out moist with a few sticky bits. (If it’s clean it means they’re over-baked!) Sprinkle with flaky salt. Cool brownies in pan for 5 minutes before removing from pan using overhanging parchment paper and cooling completely on a wire rack (I like to refrigerate).
- Once cool, slice into 12-16 brownies. I think these are best served cold! I love them with a little vanilla ice cream. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
*The dates should be soft and almost "juicy." If they're dry and hard, soak them in very hot water first. Drain well before using.
Nutrition information calculated and checked for accuracy by Alexis Joseph, registered dietitian.