Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend drained and rinsed black beans until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  2. 2Blend drained and rinsed black beans until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  3. 3Blend drained and rinsed black beans until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  4. 4Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil or applesauce (or a combination) to the blender.
  5. 5Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil or applesauce (or a combination) to the blender.
  6. 6Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil or applesauce (or a combination) to the blender.
  7. 7Add 3 eggs to the blender.
  8. 8Add 3 eggs to the blender.
  9. 9Add 3 eggs to the blender.
  10. 10Combine all ingredients in the blender.
  11. 11Combine all ingredients in the blender.
  12. 12Combine all ingredients in the blender.
  13. 13Transfer the black bean mixture to a mixing bowl (if using a blender).
  14. 14Transfer the black bean mixture to a mixing bowl (if using a blender).
  15. 15Transfer the black bean mixture to a mixing bowl (if using a blender).
  16. 16Add half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
  17. 17Add half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
  18. 18Add half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
  19. 19Add three-quarter cup of sugar to the mixture.
  20. 20Add three-quarter cup of sugar to the mixture.
  21. 21Add three-quarter cup of sugar to the mixture.
  22. 22Add half a teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.
  23. 23Add half a teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.
  24. 24Add half a teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.
  25. 25Add a dash of salt to the mixture.
  26. 26Add a dash of salt to the mixture.
  27. 27Add a dash of salt to the mixture.
  28. 28Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
  29. 29Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
  30. 30Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
  31. 31Finish mixing the batter.
  32. 32Finish mixing the batter.
  33. 33Finish mixing the batter.
  34. 34Mix 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or smashed holiday M&Ms into the batter.
  35. 35Mix 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or smashed holiday M&Ms into the batter.
  36. 36Mix 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or smashed holiday M&Ms into the batter.
  37. 37Pour the batter into a sprayed 8x8 baking pan.
  38. 38Pour the batter into a sprayed 8x8 baking pan.
  39. 39Pour the batter into a sprayed 8x8 baking pan.
  40. 40Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. You can also add nuts if you'd like.
  41. 41Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. You can also add nuts if you'd like.
  42. 42Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. You can also add nuts if you'd like.
  43. 43Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  44. 44Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  45. 45Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  46. 46Check for doneness with a clean toothpick; the edges should start to pull away from the sides.
  47. 47Check for doneness with a clean toothpick; the edges should start to pull away from the sides.
  48. 48Check for doneness with a clean toothpick; the edges should start to pull away from the sides.
  49. 49Cut into squares and enjoy.
  50. 50Cut into squares and enjoy.
  51. 51Cut into squares and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1 15 ounce can drained and rinsed black beans
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil or applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil or applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil or applesauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

food processor or blender8x8 baking pan

Tips

  • If using a food processor, blend beans first. If using a blender, put all liquid ingredients in first and combine.
  • If using a blender, take the mixture out before adding dry ingredients.