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    Published: Sep 30, 2020 · Modified: Aug 9, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

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    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    These moist rich Vegan Black Bean Brownies are extremely addictive. You would never know they are good for you!

    Two Vegan Black Bean Brownies on plate.

    During these crazy times, I have found solace in brownies, vegan brownie batter, and shopping. I have bought quite a few vegan handbags, as well as other fun things online.

    I have made my Fudgy No-Bake Brownies numerous times as well as these Vegan Black Bean Brownies and No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.

    When I look back I'll probably call these the "brownie years".

    Some other brownie recipes are my Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies, Vegan S'mores Brownies, and Vegan Mexican Brownie Bites recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Desserts
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are sweet, rich, and fudgy.
    • They are simple and easy to make.
    • Black beans make them moist and healthy.

    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Black beans: Adds moisture. You could use any mild-tasting bean. Make sure to drain and rinse the beans.
    • Tahini: You can't taste the tahini in these brownies, so it doesn't really matter what nut butter you use. You could also use peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup or date paste.
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolaty flavor.
    • Almond flour: You could also use oat flour.
    • Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. I like almond extract, but some people do not. Feel free to leave it out.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    • Chocolate chips: You could also use dark chocolate baking chunks.
    • Coconut oil: For greasing the baking dish. You could use any neutral-flavored oil.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies in a baking dish before and after baking.

    Step 1: Mix black beans, tahini, maple syrup, cacao powder, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a food processor.

    Step 2: Fold in chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup to sprinkle on top.

    Step 3: Spread the mixture into an oiled or parchment-lined baking dish.

    Step 4: Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top, and push into the mixture. Bake until the toothpick comes out clean.

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies in baking dish.

    💭 Tips

    • If you like moist rich fudgy brownies, this recipe is for you. If you prefer cakey brownies, these brownies will be too soft and moist for you.
    • When doing the toothpick test (to check for doneness), keep in mind that there are a lot of chocolate chips, and you could hit one with the toothpick.
    • Even though you cannot taste the tahini, you may want to use another seed or nut butter.
    • Make sure to rinse and drain the black beans. Rinsing removes unwanted salt. Draining is necessary because they already add a lot of moisture - you don't need any excess water.
    • As always, taste as you go. You may want more salt than I've included or less chocolate chips. Just keep in mind wet-to-dry ingredient ratios. If you want more maple syrup, for example, you will be adding more moisture.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last about a week if you can control yourself!
    Vegan Black Bean Brownies on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How do black bean brownies taste?

    These brownies taste moist, fudgy, and chocolatey! You cannot taste the black beans at all. There's tahini in them also, but you would never know it.

    What are black bean brownies made of?

    These black bean brownies are made with black beans, cacao powder, tahini, maple syrup, almond flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

    How long do black bean brownies last?

    They'll last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    If you tried this Vegan Black Bean Brownies Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies on a plate.
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    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

    These moist rich Vegan Black Bean Brownies are extremely addictive. You would never know they are good for you!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 brownies
    Calories 339kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 15.5 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup superfine almond flour
    • ½ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup tahini
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
    • Coconut oil (optional - if not using parchment paper)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Mix all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a food processor.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup.
    • Oil a 7 ½" x 9 ½" (or similar size) baking dish with coconut oil, or line it with parchment paper. Spread mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
    • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the brownies to test them, keeping in mind you may hit a chocolate chip so it may not appear clean.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last about a week.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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