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Black Bean Brownies (with normal sugar)

A delicious, fudgy, chocolate-y and healthy twist on the regular bronies. Packed with Protein and fiber ( and of course chocolate) but healthier.

Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 servings
Calories 140 kcal

What you will need

  • 3 eggs ca be substituted for chia or flax egg (to substitute 1 egg, combine 1 tbsp of chia or ground flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water and let sit for 5 minutes), for a vegan option
  • 180 g black beans (from the can)
  • 160 g coconut sugar can be substituted for brown or normal sugar
  • 60 g dark chocolate the darker the better
  • 70 g flour
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • some chocolate chips

How to

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

    Place the beans in a food processor and plse until it forms a smooth paste. You can also mash them down with a fork. Add the eggs and mix or blend until everything is combined. Add the sugar and molten chocolate to the bean mixture. 

    In another bowl combine the flour, cacao powder and baking powder and mix until combined. Gently fold the flour mixture under the other ingredients.

    Pour in a baking tray, which is filled with parchment paper. Sprinkle it with chocolate chips and bake for 20-25 minutes. 

    Peak into the brownies with a toothpic or a fork. When it comes out without any dough sticking on it, the brownies are done. 

    Take them out and let them cool out. Enjoy with some icecream.