The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless Recipe

Decadent, fudge-like brownies with a secret ingredient: black beans! No one will believe these rich, intensely chocolatey treats are healthy and surprisingly flourless. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt. Best served chilled for an extra decadent experience. Adapted from a Whole Foods Market blog.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 152.2 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless

1 (15-ounce) can black beans
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
Combine 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted), 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
Remove the blade from the food processor. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal fudgy texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

19g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless?

The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless?

The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless has approximately 152.2 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless?

The key ingredients for The Best Black Bean Brownies Flourless are No Salt Added Black Beans, Eggs, Butter, Cocoa Powder, Salt, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.