Servings
Font
Back
Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies
4.6 from 234 votes

Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

These Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies blend black beans and cocoa powder into a rich, fudgy batter. The beans add moisture and texture, while dark chocolate chips intensify the chocolate flavor. They bake into dense, chewy brownies with a deep chocolate taste and a subtle spice from cinnamon.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Brownies
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) can black beans drained and rinsed (see note
  • 2 large egg
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar (see note)**
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil an 8" x 8" baking pan, and line the pan with parchment paper.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas (or black beans). Add them to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips. Blend well until a thick, smooth batter results.
  3. Stir the chocolate chips into the batter.
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 24 to 28 minutes, until the center of the brownies have set up. Note: The center of the brownies will not test clean when poked with a tooth pick - this is normal.
  5. Remove brownies from the oven and allow them to rest 1 hour before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly before using to avoid any canned taste.
  • Coconut sugar can be substituted with regular cane sugar if preferred or if unavailable.
  • Olive oil or melted coconut oil may be used instead of avocado oil depending on availability or flavor preferences.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 19g 38%

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