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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies (No Flour!)

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies (No Flour!)

This fudgy Black Bean Brownies recipe is a decadent gluten-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they're packed with black beans!) With over 500 five-star reviews, these bean brownies are perfect for healthy dessert lovers, gluten-free diets, or anyone who just wants to try a delicious new recipe.

45 min
16 servings
Easy
gluten-freefudgybrowniesblack beanhealthy dessertquick

Instructions

Wets

  1. 1

    Step 1: Preheat oven and puree beans

    Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Puree 1 15-oz can black beans (drained and rinsed) in food processor into a rough paste.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Mix wet ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together the bean puree, 3 large eggs, 3 Tbsp oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Dries

  1. 3

    Step 3: Combine dry ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅔ cup sugar, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, and coffee (if using).

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    Step 4: Combine wet and dry ingredients

    Add the dry ingredients to the wets, then stir in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Bake

  1. 5

    Step 5: Prepare pan and pour batter

    Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan, then line with parchment paper. Pour in batter.

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    Step 6: Bake brownies

    40 min

    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are visibly cooked and the center doesn't jiggle much when you shake the pan (a toothpick may still come out a little gooey, that's fine!).

Assembly

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    Step 7: Cool brownies

    Allow brownies to cool before cutting.

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