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    Modified: Jan 3, 2024 · Published: Sep 30, 2020 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Black Bean Brownies

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

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    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 easy Vegan Black Bean Brownies and No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.

    When I look back I'll probably call these the "brownie years". I have become quite the brownie lover.

    These fudgy black bean brownies have healthy ingredients, so you can feel good about eating them. You can't taste any black bean flavor because they are so fudgy and sweet.

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

    Eat them with some vegan ice cream, like my Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream recipe.

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

    • They are sweet, rich, and fudgy.
    • They are simple and easy to make with simple ingredients, and they have a prep time of about 5 minutes.
    • Black beans make them moist and healthy.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for black bean brownies on a cutting board with labels.
    • Black beans: Adds moisture, protein, and fiber. I used canned black beans. 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 seed butter or 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 another liquid sweetener. You could also use my easy date paste recipe, which I tried with these and they turned out just as good.
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
    • Almond flour: You could also use oat flour to make it totally nut-free.
    • 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. I like to use sea salt.
    • Vegan chocolate chips: You could also use dairy-free dark chocolate baking chunks.
    • Coconut oil: For greasing the baking dish. You could also use vegan butter or any neutral-flavored oil.

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

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    🔪 Instructions

    Wet ingredients and dry ingredients in a food processor before blending.

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

    Ingredients in a food processor after blending and adding chocolate chips.

    Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Fold in the chocolate chips reserving ¼ cup to sprinkle on top.

    Vegan brownies in a prepared baking dish before baking.

    Step 3: Spread the mixture into an oiled baking dish. You can also use parchment paper. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top, and push them into the mixture.

    Baked brownies in a pan with a slice taken out.

    Step 4: Bake in the oven until the toothpick comes out clean.

    Fudgy Vegan Brownies in a baking dish.

    💭 Tips

    • If you like moist rich fudgy vegan 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 it already adds 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! You can also store them at room temperature for a few days.
    Vegan Black Bean Brownies on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How do black bean brownies taste?

    This black bean brownie recipe tastes 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 healthy vegan 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?

    These gluten-free brownies will 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

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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 315kcal
    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
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ½ 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°F.
    • 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°F 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. You can also store them at room temperature for a few days.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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