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Fudgy Vegan Black Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free and Secretly Healthy)

A close-up, fudgy square of black bean brownies topped with melted chocolate chips on a speckled white plate.
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You can make incredibly rich, fudgy brownies using black beans. This easy recipe delivers deep chocolate flavor without any bean taste, making them a secretly healthy, protein-packed, and gluten-free dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
  • 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place the rinsed black beans, eggs (or flax eggs), melted oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into a food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Add the cocoa powder to the food processor and blend again until fully incorporated and the batter is uniform and glossy.
  4. Stir in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips by hand.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top if you like.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling helps them set into a fudgy texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan, egg-free option, substitute the 3 eggs with 3 flax eggs (mix 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 9 tablespoons water; let sit for 5 minutes to gel).
  • To make these gluten-free, confirm your cocoa powder and chocolate chips are certified gluten-free. This recipe is naturally flourless.
  • If you want a richer, more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Cooling time is important for the fudgiest texture; plan for at least 1 hour before cutting.

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