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Amazing Flour-less Brownies

Amazing Flour-less Black Bean Brownies are moist, chocolatey and delicious – finally a low-fat, gluten-free brownie that's pretty darn good made with no flour and no butter!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (or dairy, skim)
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground coffee or instant coffee
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided (Hershey's))

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease a nonstick 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  3. Blend the black beans, eggs, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, almond milk, balsamic, baking soda, baking powder and coffee in the blender until smooth and pour into a bowl.
  4. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips until combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.  Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the brownies.
  6. Bake the brownies until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 to 32 minutes.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing them into squares.

Notes

  • Adapted from Roasted Root.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 23.5mg (8%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 17.5g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 23.5mg 8%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 17.5g 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.