Protein Black Bean Brownie

Name: Protein Black Bean Brownie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can black beans; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (122g); 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (120g); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (62g); 3 Tbsp cocoa powder (15g); 2 packets reduced-calorie hot cocoa (22g); 1/2 cup oat flour (60g); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup chocolate chips (60g)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
12
Calories
159 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
International

Protein Black Bean Brownie

Heidi Hunt

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I know, I know black beans. But I promise you can't even tell they're in these Protein Black Bean Brownies! These healthy brownies are RICH in chocolate flavor and are packed with protein and fiber!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 (15-oz.) can black beans rinsed & drained
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (122g) or banana
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (120g)
1 large egg
1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (62g)
3 Tbsp cocoa powder (15g)
2 packets reduced-calorie hot cocoa (22g) can sub for chocolate jello pudding mix
1/2 cup oat flour (60g)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup chocolate chips (60g)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a food processor or high-powered blender, add the black beans, pumpkin, syrup and egg and blend until smooth. Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, flour and baking powder and blend again until ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully so it doesn't over-bake - toothpick inserted in center should come out with a few wet crumbs.
Take out and let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or let sit in fridge overnight for even fudgier brownies! (10/10 would recommend eating chilled!)

Notes

The brownies will seem a tad underdone but they will continue to bake in the hot dish after they've been removed and this ensures the most fudgiest brownie texture!
The brownies will seem a tad underdone but they will continue to bake in the hot dish after they've been removed and this ensures the most fudgiest brownie texture!

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Serving 1brownie (58g) Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 11.9g (24%)