The Best Vegan Black Bean Brownies Ever

 

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Serves: 12 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ c. cocoa powder
• ¼ c. oats
• ½ t. sea salt
• ½ t. baking soda
• ¼ c. coconut sugar
• ⅛ t. powdered stevia extract
• ¼ c. maple syrup (you can also use raw honey if not vegan)
• ¼ c. coconut oil, melted
• 2 t. vanilla
• 1-2 T. water, as needed
• 3 T. dark chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C degrees.
2. Process all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) until smooth and well combined.
3. Add water in as needed to create a pourable, but thick, batter.
4. Pulse in the chocolate chips, if using.
5. Pour the batter into a well-oiled 8 x 8 baking dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes (knife or toothpick should come out clean).
7. Put the brownies in the fridge to cool (still in the pan), untouched for about 30 minutes. This is crucial to keeping the shape of the brownie, as there is no binding agent present.
8. Once cooled, cut and serve!

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on making the recipe without the optional chocolate chips. Weight Watchers points (new system): 5

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1/12 of recipe Calories: 209 Fat: 5.6 g Saturated fat: 4.4 g Unsaturated fat: 1.2 g Trans fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 33.7 g Sugar: 8.8 g Sodium: 133 mg Fiber: 6.6 g Protein: 8.5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg