# Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

These fudgy black bean brownies are naturally gluten-free and high in protein, baking up super soft and delicious.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Blend drained and rinsed black beans until smooth in a food processor or blender.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil or applesauce (or a combination) to the blender.
3. Add 3 eggs to the blender.
4. Combine all ingredients in the blender.
5. Transfer the black bean mixture to a mixing bowl (if using a blender).
6. Add half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.
7. Add three-quarter cup of sugar to the mixture.
8. Add half a teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.
9. Add a dash of salt to the mixture.
10. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
11. Finish mixing the batter.
12. Mix 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or smashed holiday M&Ms into the batter.
13. Pour the batter into a sprayed 8x8 baking pan.
14. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. You can also add nuts if you'd like.
15. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
16. Check for doneness with a clean toothpick; the edges should start to pull away from the sides.
17. Cut into squares and enjoy.

## Equipment

- food processor or blender
- 8x8 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AjGtykUXa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c0444118-f96b-4b2c-9497-54c5df742e15
- Extracted: 2025-09-14

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