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Protein Black Bean Brownie

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

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%

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