Photo: Black Bean Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 3/4 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9-inch square baking pan.
In a blender, puree the beans with the oil. Add the eggs, cocoa, sugar, coffee, and vanilla. Melt half the chocolate chips and add to the blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the blender and pulse until just incorporated. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until the surface looks somewhat matte around the edges and still a bit shiny in the middle, about 20 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and removing from the pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Cook's Note: Place a small cutout or stencil on the brownie before dusting to make a design.
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By foodlover6977
on May 13, 2013
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This is my first time writing any review on Food network. I have really been working on my health and losing weight. One area I have been struggling to find healthier food substitutes is in the sweets area. I saw a great review for this recipe but was very skeptical about black beans in a brownie. I made these with my husband tonight and could not believe how easy and good these turned out. We didn't have to buy anything that wasn't in the house akready and it truly satisfies my sweet tooth. If I hadn't made them I would not believe they were black beans. Thanks for this recipe.
By chesichic
on April 28, 2013
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We just love these brownies, I have made them according to the recipe. Great! I have used just honey or agave instead of the sugar. Fantastic! I have used whole wheat flour. Can't tell the difference. They are fudgey, moist and don't leave you feeling bad about eating a treat. My 24 yr old son ate some the other day and untill I told him he never guessed they weren't regular brownies!
By deshullo4_6813110
WEST GROVE, PA
on April 12, 2013
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These are fantastic and you can even cut the fat even more if you want!
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