Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free) Recipe

Name: Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars; 1/3 1/3 cup coconut oil or 1/3 cup shortening; 2 cups black beans, rinsed well (canned); 1 cup agave nectar or 1 cup honey; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (if avoiding coffee, sub in 1 teaspoon almond extract); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup coconut flour (found in health food section of grocery store) or 2/3 cup almond flour (found in health food section of grocery store); 3 tablespoons flax seed meal; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup walnut pieces (optional) or 1 cup chopped almonds (optional); 1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars
1/3 1/3 cup coconut oil or 1/3 cup shortening
2 cups black beans, rinsed well (canned)
1 cup agave nectar or 1 cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (if avoiding coffee, sub in 1 teaspoon almond extract)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup coconut flour (found in health food section of grocery store) or 2/3 cup almond flour (found in health food section of grocery store)
3 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup walnut pieces (optional) or 1 cup chopped almonds (optional)
1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate chips (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 325*F, and grease a small (8x8 or 9x9) pan. Break up the unsweetened chocolate, and combine it with the fat (butter, coconut oil or shortening). Heat the mixture on low power in the microwave or in a double boiler, stirring often, until it's melted and combined.
2
Meanwhile, put the black beans, agave, vanilla, espresso powder, and salt in a food processor. Add the chocolate mixture, and process 2-3 minutes - until the black beans are obliterated and the mixture is well-combined. Add almond flour (or coconut flour), flax meal, and baking soda. Process two minutes more. Fold in nuts & chocolate chips, if using.
3
Pour the mixture into the greased baking pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes - until the top is set, but be careful about burning the edges. Allow to cool for at least an hour; otherwise, the brownies may be too gooey to slice.
4
Store covered on the counter, or for a firmer brownie, in the refrigerator.

1225

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars, 1/3 1/3 cup coconut oil or 1/3 cup shortening, 2 cups black beans, rinsed well (canned), 1 cup agave nectar or 1 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Magic Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free)

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