Place tray in the oven and bake brownies for 20 minutes.Spoon mixture into a lined or greased 8×8 baking pan and spread as evenly as possible around your baking pan.Add in 1/3 cup chocolate chips and fold them into the batter with a spatula or spoon.You will likely need to scrap down sides as it processes to make sure batter is evenly mixed and smooth.At this time, add in chocolate almond butter mixture, maple syrup, black beans, and vanilla extract, to good quality food processor and continue to process until a smooth batter forms.Process on high until oats have turned into a fine flour.Place all oats, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into a food processor.Stir to combine, and if not fully melted, place back in microwave for an extra 15 seconds until contents mix together smoothly. In a microwave safe dish, place 1/4 cup chocolate chips and almond butter together and place in microwave for 15 seconds.The chocolate chips are necessary as it will make these brownies more moist and fudgy. If batter is really warm after processing, wait a minute or two for it to cool then fold in the chocolate chips. Dutch cocoa tends to be richer in color and flavor, so I recommend this variety if you can find it. The type of cocoa you use will result in different flavor and color. If nut butter is stiff, microwaving it for a few seconds will help to make it a little softer. If you are allergic to nuts, you can also make this with sunflower seed butter.
#Black bean brownies plus#
Make sure to opt for natural nut butters that only have the nut in question plus some salt. Having a runny nut butter makes all the difference as it will result in a smoother batter. If you see chunky pieces of beans in your batter, you unfortunately won’t be able to fool many people with them. The better the quality, the more smooth your batter will be and it will be more convincing your your audience eating them. I suggest using a high speed food processor. Soluble fiber acts like a gel and absorbs water, but can also help to reduce bad cholesterol as well. Fiber: Not only do beans have fiber, but they also happen to have a special type of fiber called soluble fiber that happens to be especially good for our hearts.Iron: Beans are a great source of iron on a plant based diet.Beans happen to be a good source of this nutrient as well. Folate: From cell division to it’s involvement in creating genetic material, this b vitamin is important to get in.Higher protein: If you have a sweet tooth, this actually might be a benefit to add in as it can help to keep your blood sugars a little more stable.The added benefits of adding black beans to your brownies The bonus is that you’ll get a few more nutrients along the way. While you can absolutely enjoy your typical brownies, I think it’s so fascinating that different food combinations can still lead to the same enjoyable experience. The concept might sound strange, but adding the right ingredients to your black beans can make them into a really tasty dessert. Still fudgy and still delicious as brownies should be.
That’s how these black bean brownies came into existence. And while I love making traditional brownies, I think there is definitely a space for some versions that include some healthier ingredients. I will take any opportunity given to make them. BUT! My absolute favorite dessert would be brownies.
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