Black Bean Brownie Recipe

Our black bean brownie recipe is so good it may just replace your regular recipe! These high-fiber brownies are oil-free and contain no flour. Make them once and you’ll see how many rave reviews they receive! Gluten-free, dairy-free.

This ingredient might sound odd, but black beans are a fantastic flour replacement, making this a gluten-free brownie recipe and giving it an extra boost of protein.

Black beans have many health benefits, including 3 important nutritional benefits. Let’s take a look:

1.  Black Beans Are A Great Source Of Protein

Protein is essential for growing children, it’s responsible for the building, maintaining, and repairing of tissues. On average, kids aged 4-9 years require about 19 grams of protein daily. Children 9–13 years of age require about 34 grams of protein per day.

2.  Black Beans Are High In Fiber

Fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Both are essential to keep your children’s digestive systems running smoothly. Soluble fiber breaks down with water in the GI tract, while insoluble fiber does not. Because of this, insoluble fiber helps with constipation and keeps the GI tract running properly.

How much fiber per day should your child be consuming? The American Dietetic Association recommends a child’s daily fiber intake should equal their age + 5 grams. For example 5 years old + 5 grams = 10 grams of fiber per day.

3.   Black Beans Are Full Of Antioxidants

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that defend the body’s cells from dangerous molecules called free radicals.

How To Make

This super easy black bean brownie recipe results in fudgy, delicious brownies the whole family will enjoy – and they’ll never know they are made with beans if you don’t tell them!

Equipment

• high-speed blender
• measuring cups and spoons
• spatula
• 8×8 inch baking pan
• nonstick cooking spray ✅

Ingredients

• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed ✅
• 2-3 tablespoons of water
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder ✅
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate chips + extra for sprinkling on top ✅
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ✅
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 8 x 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• ⭐️Blend the beans and water. Add drained black beans plus 2 tablespoons of water to the blender. Puree until smooth. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the beans are too thick to puree. Scrape sides to ensure all beans are pureed.15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed, 2-3 tablespoons water
• Add the other ingredients. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender, blending until well mixed. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.3 large eggs, 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate chips + extra for sprinkling on top, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ⭐️Bake. Bake 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.