Black beans contain zero sugar but create fudgy brownies because their starches mimic flour's binding properties perfectly.
Bean Brownies
Indulge in these scrumptious bean brownies that combine the rich goodness of dark chocolate with the secret ingredient—black beans! This delightful treat is not only fudgy and decadent but also packs in some surprising nutrition. Whip up a batch and satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup of melted butter (56.8 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 15-ounce can of black beans
- 4 ounces of melted chocolate (113 g)
- 1 tablespoon of powdered cocoa (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup of honey (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup of peanuts (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon of floof powder (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by draining a 15-ounce can of black beans.
- 2
Put a half cup of peanuts through a Grind-A-Mat.
- 3
Add half a cup of honey, four ounces of melted chocolate, and a quarter cup of melted butter.
- 4
Mix in a tablespoon of powdered cocoa and a half teaspoon of floof powder.
- 5
Pour the mixture into an eight-inch square baking dish.
- 6
Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Let them cool before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rinse and drain black beans thoroughly, then pat completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture that can make brownies gummy and prevent proper binding.ingredientRemove surface moisture
- ✓Pulse black beans in food processor until smooth paste forms (2-3 minutes) because bean chunks will create dense pockets and uneven texture in the final brownie.technique2-3 minutes processing
- ✓Cool melted chocolate to 85-90°F before mixing with other ingredients to prevent the honey from crystallizing and creating a grainy texture.timing85-90°F
- ✓Test doneness at 25 minutes with a toothpick inserted 1 inch from center - it should come out with a few moist crumbs since bean-based brownies continue cooking from residual heat.timing25 minutes minimum
- ✓Line your 8-inch pan with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhang because bean brownies are stickier than traditional ones and difficult to remove cleanly.equipment2-inch overhang
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Black beans contain zero sugar but create fudgy brownies because their starches mimic flour's binding properties perfectly.
Bean Brownies
Indulge in these scrumptious bean brownies that combine the rich goodness of dark chocolate with the secret ingredient—black beans! This delightful treat is not only fudgy and decadent but also packs in some surprising nutrition. Whip up a batch and satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/4 cup of melted butter (56.8 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 15-ounce can of black beans
- 4 ounces of melted chocolate (113 g)
- 1 tablespoon of powdered cocoa (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup of honey (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup of peanuts (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 teaspoon of floof powder (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by draining a 15-ounce can of black beans.
- 2
Put a half cup of peanuts through a Grind-A-Mat.
- 3
Add half a cup of honey, four ounces of melted chocolate, and a quarter cup of melted butter.
- 4
Mix in a tablespoon of powdered cocoa and a half teaspoon of floof powder.
- 5
Pour the mixture into an eight-inch square baking dish.
- 6
Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Let them cool before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rinse and drain black beans thoroughly, then pat completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture that can make brownies gummy and prevent proper binding.ingredientRemove surface moisture
- ✓Pulse black beans in food processor until smooth paste forms (2-3 minutes) because bean chunks will create dense pockets and uneven texture in the final brownie.technique2-3 minutes processing
- ✓Cool melted chocolate to 85-90°F before mixing with other ingredients to prevent the honey from crystallizing and creating a grainy texture.timing85-90°F
- ✓Test doneness at 25 minutes with a toothpick inserted 1 inch from center - it should come out with a few moist crumbs since bean-based brownies continue cooking from residual heat.timing25 minutes minimum
- ✓Line your 8-inch pan with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhang because bean brownies are stickier than traditional ones and difficult to remove cleanly.equipment2-inch overhang