Ingredients
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- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 15–ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gluten-free, use a gluten-free baking flour)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground flax seeds and water. Stir and set aside for at least 10 minutes to gel.
- Then, combine the black beans, nut butter, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the gelled mixture of ground flax seeds and water. Process on high until the ingredients are combined (about 30-45 seconds).
- Stir or pulse in the chocolate chips and transfer the brownie batter into your baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the middle is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm or chilled. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- These brownies will firm up after they are chilled in the refrigerator for about an hour. They will also taste the sweetest when they are chilled.
- Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or, place any leftovers in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
- You can use garbanzo beans or any type of white bean instead of black beans, if you prefer.
- Be sure to use vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chunks in this recipe.
- Make these brownies the day before a party. That way, they have time to chill completely in the refrigerator which will make them so much easier to cut and serve the day of the party.
- If you aren’t vegan, you can use a regular egg instead of a flax egg. Or, you can use a chia egg instead of a flax egg. To make a chia egg, simply combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 17.3 g
- Sodium: 199.5 mg
- Fat: 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 6.6 g
- Protein: 7.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg