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    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    Published: Aug 17, 2015 · Modified: Jun 17, 2018 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 98 Comments

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    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    You don’t like beans? Just eat brownies! Sounds crazy? It actually isn’t!!  When I first heard of black bean brownies, I wasn’t exactly eager to try them and just couldn’t believe that they could be used to make delicious chocolate brownies. But as I started baking with zucchini a couple of weeks ago and really loved it (check out my zucchini carrot muffins), I thought “what the heck why not just give it a try”? And so I ended up with these vegan black bean brownies, which totally blew my mind! And I didn’t even stopped with brownies, I also tried vegan donuts with beans, which also turned out great.

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    They’re not only super delicious but also really fudgy and chocolatey. Plus the recipe really couldn’t be easier! All you need is a food processor or blender, an oven, and a handful of ingredients such as brown beans, cacao, and vegan chocolate chips. I’m sure people would never guess that these brownies contain black beans instead of flour. They exactly look, smell, and taste like normal brownies. Isn’t this just crazy?!

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

     

    They’re also great for people who suffer from gluten sensitivity and those who like to avoid flour in general. I added a handful of walnuts, but I’m sure they’re also great with hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, or peanut butter. Make sure to let them cool down a bit before you cut them in pieces.Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    I hope you all have a great start into the week! As always, I love hearing from you guys! :-)

    PS: Flo is so proud of his first (hand) modeling job! :D How could a job that includes holding vegan black bean brownies and eating them afterwards get any better?!

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    For 9 large brownies. I used a 9 x 8 inches baking tray.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 2 15 oz cans black beans (~3 cups)
    • 4 tablespoons ground flax seeds
    • 8 tablespoons water
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup cocoa powder
    • 1/2 cup agave
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
    • 2 tablespoons almond milk
    • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
    • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 °C).
    • Thoroughly rinse and drain the black beans. Grind the flax seeds in a food processor or use store-bought ground flax seeds. Whisk them together with 8 tablespoons of water and set aside to thicken for about 2 minutes.. Then make the batter: Combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips and the walnuts in a food processor and process until smooth (also add the soaked flax seeds).
    • Lightly grease a baking tray and pour in the batter. Add the chocolate chips and spread evenly. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
    • Bake for about 40 minutes. Allow the brownies to cool down before you cut them into pieces.
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    1. Rosalind Szalay

      August 17, 2020 at 3:17 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe, love these brownies!

      Reply
    2. Xiomara Graham

      April 21, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      I want to try these but I’m doing swap outs for sugar in everything I bake I’m not vegan. Two things, could I use honey instead of agave and could I use unsweetened applesauce instead of the sugar. I know they can be subsititued but I’m just worried about the texture.

      Reply
    3. Rachel

      May 02, 2018 at 2:57 am

      JUST pulled these out of the oven- loved that I had everything already at my house!!! Super stoked to try with dairy free ice cream, or maybe sunflower butter, or maybe both! :o)

      Question, do these pass the same “clean fork” test that most other brownies do?! Mine did but it still jiggles so I wasn’t sure.

      Reply
    4. Belinda

      April 29, 2018 at 3:03 am

      I have already made these several times and they are delicious. I even took them to a get-together and their were a hit! Now I have been asked to bring them to another get-together to be put with the gluten free section.

      Reply
    5. Rachel

      March 16, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      I just came across your recipe. I can’t wait to try it. Have you made this with a sugar substitute (not honey or maple substitute)? Is so what did you use and how much? Any recommendations would be great.

      Reply
    6. Kate

      June 08, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Hi I’m about to make this recipe but Is this 2 cups or 2 cans of black beans??

      Reply
      • Sina

        June 08, 2017 at 9:53 am

        Hi Kate, It’s two cans. This equals 3 cups of black beans. Hope you like them. :-)

        Reply
    7. Donna

      January 19, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Can the agave be sub with maple syrup? This is a great recipe!

      Reply
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