Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black beans (1 can, low- or no-sodium; rinsed and drained)
• 0.25 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (Organic if possible)
• 0.5 cup Coconut sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil
• 2 tbsp Plant milk
• 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal (Combined with 6 tbsp water to make 2 flaxseed eggs)
• 6 tbsp Water (For the flaxseed eggs)
• 0.75 cup Vegan chocolate chips (Divided; half is mixed into the batter and half is used as a topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the flaxseed eggs by whisking together the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10–15 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 360°F (about 182°C). Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

3. 3

   Rinse and drain the canned black beans thoroughly. Pat them dry if they are especially wet.

4. 4

   Add the black beans, almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, brown sugar, avocado oil, plant milk, apple cider vinegar, baking powder, baking soda, and prepared flaxseed eggs to a food processor.

5. 5

   Process until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Remove the food processor blades carefully before proceeding.

6. 6

   Add half of the vegan chocolate chips to the brownie mixture and stir them in evenly by hand.

7. 7

   Transfer the batter to the parchment-lined 8-by-8-inch pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.

8. 8

   Bake at 360°F for 35–38 minutes. The brownies should look set around the edges and mostly set in the center; the stated baking time is for sea level.

9. 9

   Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment and slicing. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The recipe specifies a 35–38 minute bake time at sea level. Cooling the brownies in the pan helps them set and makes them easier to slice.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• vegan
• dairy-free
• egg-free
• flourless
• gluten-free
• baked
• chocolate