Black Bean Gingerbread Bars
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4.7
Black Bean Gingerbread Bars
Description
Black Bean Gingerbread Bars combine cooked black beans, oat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and warming spices with molasses and vanilla to create a distinctive batter. The ingredients are processed together into a smooth consistency, then baked until the top feels set. The texture is soft but firm enough to hold bars once cooled.
The use of black beans adds protein and fiber, while the spices evoke classic gingerbread flavors without being overwhelming. The baking time produces a tender, moist bar with a lightly sweetened, spiced profile and a hint of coconut oil richness.
These bars are suitable as a snack or dessert and provide an option for those seeking baked goods including legume-based ingredients. The recipe notes that they store well at room temperature if covered, or refrigerated for longer freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black beans or 1 (15 oz.) can drained and rinsed, cooked
- 1/2 cup oat flour gluten-free
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar for topping (optional, coarse granulated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, combine the black beans, flour, oil, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking soda, vanilla, molasses, and vinegar. Process until a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking dish and sprinkle the top with the tablespoon of coarse sugar, if desired. Bake until the top feels firm to a light touch, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before removing the bars from the pan and slicing.
- These bars will keep well at room temperature for up to 48 hours tightly covered, but for best shelf life keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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