Stacked brownies with black beans.

Two-Bite Black Bean Brownies

University of Maine EFNEP

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Quick Oats
  • cup Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Packed
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • cup Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Dark

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish 8×8
  • Food Processor Or blender

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor or blender, and blend until completely smooth.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour into a greased 8×8 pan.
  • Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips or walnuts over the top.
  • Cook the black bean brownies for 25-30 minutes, then let cool for at least 10 minutes before trying to cut.

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Notes

  • If they still look a bit undercooked, you can place them in the fridge overnight and they will firm up. 
  • We love to use local Maine maple syrup in this recipe!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Two-Bite Black Bean Brownies
Serving Size
 
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
93
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
41
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
88
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Baking Powder, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder, Olive Oil, Quick Oats, Salt, Vanilla Extract
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