Name: Gluten-free Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 12 brownies
Cuisine: Dairy-free
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cup black beans ((1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1⁄2 cup quick oats ((gluten free)); 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; 1⁄3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((or honey for non-vegans)); 2 tablespoons sugar ((or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)); 1⁄4 cup coconut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder; 1⁄2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips ((up to 2/3 cups))

Gluten-free Vegan Black Bean Brownies

A delicious and moist flourless vegan NO GUILT brownie. It’s high in protein and fibre and is actually good for you!

CourseDesserts, Snack
CuisineDairy-free, Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free, Mustard-free, Peanut-free, Seafood-free, Sesame Seed-free, soy-free, Sulphite-free, Top 8 Allergen-free, Tree Nut-free, Wheat-free
Ingredient/MethodFreezer Friendly, Kid Friendly, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings	Prep Time
12brownies	10minutes

Cook Time

18minutes

Servings	Prep Time
12brownies	10minutes

Cook Time

18minutes

Ingredients

1 1⁄2cup black beans(1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)
2tablespoons cocoa powder
1⁄2 cup quick oats(gluten free)
1⁄4teaspoon salt
1⁄3cup maple syrup or agave nectar(or honey for non-vegans)
2tablespoons sugar(or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
1⁄4 cup coconut oil(or vegetable oil)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips(up to 2/3 cups)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. If you don’t have a food processor, a blender can also work.
Stir in the chips, then pour brownie mix into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.
Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. If they still look a bit undercooked, you can place them in the fridge overnight and they will magically firm up
Makes 9-12 brownies.

Recipe Notes

You can also use dried black beans soaked overnight and boiled. Use a heaping cup and half.