Gluten-free Black Bean Brownies Recipe
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Rich, fudgy brownies made with black beans as a secret binder, lending moisture and fiber without flour. Oil-free and naturally sweet, they appeal to those seeking nutritious desserts.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 6 tablespoons water)*
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar (we used raw but it is not necessary)
- 1 (15 oz.) can (1 3/4 cups) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanut or almond butter*
- 3/4 cup cacao (or cocoa) powder
- 2 tablespoons brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee; optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons crushed walnuts
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chunks
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 61mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 179mg
- Calcium
- 24mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 61MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.