These flourless brownies are made with black beans! The brownies bake up rich and fudgy and you’d never guess there are black beans in them. Plus, they are gluten-free and easy to make.
The last few months I’ve come across several recipes for fudgy chocolatey brownies and cookies that use black beans as a secret ingredient. I was definitely intrigued. I love finding ways to healthify a recipe.
Not only do these brownies use black beans, but they don’t need any flour, so this makes a good gluten-free dessert. I wasn’t sure I’d like black bean brownies, but this recipe proved me wrong. Rich, fudgy and easy to make – it doesn’t get any better than that.
Gluten-Free Brownies
If you (or someone you cook for) eat gluten-free these brownies are for you. Without flour the brownies would have no structure, so adding black beans is an easy way to replace the flour. I know it sounds weird, but it works! Plus, the black beans add a lot of protein. I promise you can’t taste them in the brownies.
The brownies don’t have a chewy texture since there’s no flour, but they are so rich and fudgy. I love that I can make a batch of brownies and not feel too guilty if I eat one too many!
If you’re looking for more gluten-free recipes be sure to check out my Gluten-Free Recipe Collection, too.
Tips for Making Black Bean Brownies
- The easiest way to make these brownies is with a food processor*.
- The first thing you’ll want to do is drain and rinse the black beans. It is important to drain off all the liquid before using them. Process them in the food processor so they are completely broken down and smooth.
- I like to add the chocolate chips to the batter and sprinkle some over the top of the batter in the baking pan.
- Wait until the brownies are completely cool before you slice and serve them.
If you like these black bean brownies you might like my Flourless Zucchini Brownies, Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte and Flourless Nutella Muffins, too.
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Black Bean Gluten Free Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder dutch process
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2/3 (packed) cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add black beans to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add in the eggs, oil, baking powder, and brown sugar. Blend until all of the ingredients are evenly mixed, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. Stir in half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan and smooth out with a spatula. Top with the rest of the chocolate chips. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
Love your photography! such a beautiful pictures and healthy recipe. I never made brownie from black beans, this recipe will be my first to try!
The chocolate taste is pretty strong so you don’t taste the black beans. Definitely a fun recipe to try!