Flourless Black Bean Brownies

4.67 from 3 votes

These fudgy brownies are made with canned black beans instead of flour. They're gluten free and have less fat than regular brownies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black beans, brownies, chocolate, dessert, gluten free, healthy eating

Servings:

Calories: 210kcal

14 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons canola oil
2 Tablespoons plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (use your favorite Dairy Free yogurt alternative to make these brownies Dairy Free)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x9" baking pan by lining with foil and greasing lightly. Set aside.
Add 14 ounce can of black beans, (rinse and drain them first), 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons canola oil, 2 Tablespoons plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth. Stir in half a cup of the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining half a cup of chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean. Place on a wire rack and cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Remove foil sling and peel foil from brownies. Cut and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

If you don't have a food processor, you could use a blender or immersion blender instead.