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.
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?!
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.
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
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.
Ginny McMeans
Yes please! I am going to make that stack too. Yum!
Sina
Thanks, Ginny! So happy to hear that you like them! :-)
Madiha Nawaz
Wow, these look amazing and really interesting that how you created them! I wish I had these delicious looking brownies in front of me with my cup of tea I’m having :D
Thanks for sharing! :)
Sina
Thanks so much, Madiha! :-) So happy to hear that you like the recipe. They’re really easy to make! ;-)
Jenn
I know some people are frightened by the thought of beans in dessert, but I LOVE it! These looks incredible!
Sina
Thanks, Jenn!:-) I really have to try more bean desserts. Do you have a special recipe? I still can’t believe it took me this long to try black bean brownies!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
Love black bean brownies! These look so fudgey and fantastic :)
Sina
Thanks, Ceara! :-) I totally agree with you; black bean brownies are awesome! :-)
Kat | curlsnchard.com
I’m always so scared to use beans in baking, after trying a cake with white beans – it tasted awful :D I’ve seen so many black bean brownie recipes by now, I think I really have to try them at some point and get over my fear ;)
Sina
Haha! I totally know what you mean, Kat! I was pretty skeptical too, but they turned out so delicious and chocolatey! You wouldn’t even know that they’re made of beans! :-) I still think it’s kinda crazy though! :D
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com
Well, he sure did do a terrific job hand modeling for you :) These brownies looks super delicious! Definitely need to try this :)
Sina
Haha! I’ll let him know, Vanessa! ;-) Thanks! Let me know how you liked them! :-)
Mel@avirtualvegan.com
I just adore black bean brownies. There is something about the fudgy texture that gets me everytime! I make them a lot for my son and he has no idea what the secret ingredient is. I will try your recipe next time.
Sina
I totally agree with you, Mel! Black bean brownies are awesome! :-) I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to give them a try. Haha! Yeah, I guess they’re great to trick kids into eating beans without even knowing about it! :D
Sophia @veggies dont bite
I am very skeptical of beans in my desserts but these just look so darn fudgy! I swear I’ll get brave enough one day!
Sina
I was actually pretty skeptical too, Sophia! I just couldn’t imagine that you could use beans instead of flour and I still think it’s kinda crazy, but they were sooo delicious and chocolatey!! :-)
Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker
I’ve been looking for a black bean recipe like this! I love brownies and want to make them healthier. Pinning this to make this week! YUM.
Sina
Let me know how you liked them, Stacey! :-) I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to try black bean brownies. They’re so delicious and easy to make!
Evi
Another vegan recipe for me to try! These look so delicious!!
Sina
Thanks, Evi! So happy to hear that you like them! :-)
Byron Thomas
I thought you were crazy until I read exactly how these were put together. And now, all I can think about are how I can eat as many brownies as I want (maybe) because you have used witchcraft to make them healthy. :)
Sina
Haha! I really had to laugh when I read your comment, Byron! :-) Let me know how you liked them! ;-)
momwithfive
Your pics are amazing. It looks delicious! One day I must try it. Thanks for sharing.
Sina
Thanks! :-) I can’t believe it took me this long to try black bean brownies. They’re so delicious and easy to make!
Haley
Those look delicious!
Sina
Thanks so much Haley! :-)
Liz
OMG I’m drooling over here!! These look absolutely amazing! So fudgey.. yum!
-Liz
http://www.TheCleanEatingCouple.com
Sina
Thanks, Liz! :-) Glad you like them!
Gemma
Wow these really do look like heaven!!!
Sina
Thanks so much, Gemma! :-) So happy to hear that you like them!