Fudgy Black Bean Brownies | The Recipe Critic

Black bean brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with chocolatey goodness! They have a slightly denser texture, similar to a protein bar, but still satisfy that brownie craving. While adults may notice a slight difference from traditional brownies, kids won’t be able to tell!

Sweet and Satisfying

This black bean brownie recipe is my new go-to when I’m craving something sweet. I love being able to satisfy my sweet tooth while also getting some of my fiber for the day! I don’t feel as guilty eating more than one! The texture the black beans add to these brownies makes them perfectly dense and fudgy. You guys are going to love them!

How to Make Black Bean Brownies

Black bean brownies are a breeze to make with simple ingredients and a food processor! Just mix, bake, and enjoy! I love seeing my kids enjoy these, raving about how they’re the best they’ve ever had—completely unaware that they’re packed with a whole can of black beans!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the rinsed black beans to a food processor.
2. Process Beans: Blend the beans until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the processor as needed.
3. Add the Other Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, instant coffee, vanilla extract, and baking powder to the food processor.
4. Combine: Blend until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the food processor and blend for a few more seconds to ensure the batter is fully combined.
5. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Transfer the batter to a medium bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top, if desired, and bake for 21-24 minutes. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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