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Vegan Black Bean Brownie Recipe

Gaby Dimova
This vegan black bean brownie recipe is the perfect healthy treat for any brownie lover. It's dairy free, gluten free, and contains healthy ingredients.
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 129 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet or baking tray
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans 15 oz
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup cacao
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vegan dark chocolate chips + more to top

Optional Toppings

  • vegan caramel
  • vegan vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse a can of black beans.
  • Add the beans to a blender or food processor, then add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, almond flour, cacao, baking powder and soda, and salt.
  • Blend for several minutes, until everything is very creamy and smooth. Then fold in the chocolate chips and mix them in using a spoon or spatula
  • Transfer the brownie batter to a skillet, or another oven-safe dish that you have lightly greased with coconut ahead of time.
  • Smooth the top of the brownie batter to create an even layer.
  • Top the skillet with more chocolate chips.
  • Bake the brownie skillet for 45-50 minutes at 350*F/ 175*C.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to cool off at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  • Top the skillet with dairy-free vanilla ice cream and vegan caramel sauce, and dig in!

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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 128mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 0.003IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg
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