Flourless Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Dense, fudgy, and flavorful brownies with an extra kick of healthy from black beans. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 15- oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips I used Enjoy Life dairy free, semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Puree black beans in food processor until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the bean puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wets and then stir in chocolate chips.
- Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan then line with parchment paper.
- Pour in batter and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are visibly cooked. Remove brownies from oven when done and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- While brownies are baking, melt almond butter and maple syrup on low heat in small saucepan until mixed evenly, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat for 1 minute to thicken.
- When ready, drizzle almond butter syrup over brownies, dust some powdered sugar on top, and serve warm!