Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

Melissa d’Arabian
Delicious brownies with a twist!

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Coffee Instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Chocolate Mini chocolate chips
  • cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • 9×9-inch Baking Pan
  • Small Bowl

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  • In the blender, puree the beans and ½ cup of vegetable oil.
  • Add the eggs, cocoa, sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract.
  • Melt half the chocolate chips and add to the blender.
  • Blend on medium-high until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, and add the combination to the blender. Pulse the blender until the ingredients are just mixed.
  • Stir the remaining chocolate chips into the blender. Pour the mix into the greased baking pan.
  • Bake until the surface looks somewhat matte around the edges, and still a bit shiny in the middle- about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and removing from pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Brownies
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
120
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
66
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
24
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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