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Stacked brownies with black beans.
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Two-Bite Black Bean Brownies

Course Dessert
Keyword Baking Powder, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder, Olive Oil, Quick Oats, Salt, Vanilla Extract
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 93kcal
Author University of Maine EFNEP

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish 8x8
  • Food Processor Or blender

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Quick Oats
  • 1½ cup Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Packed
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Dark

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

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg