Black Bean Brownies Recipe

4.96 from 136 votes

Black Bean Brownies Recipe that is flourless, fudgy and delicious. No one will ever guess these brownies are made with black beans!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: brownies

Calories: 120kcal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8 x 8 square baking dish with unbleached parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a powerful blender or food processor add ingredients in the following order: eggs, applesauce, black beans, cacao powder, coffee, vanilla, baking soda, salt and dates; then process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips and stir to mix.
Pour batter into baking dish, top with 1/4 cup chocolate chips and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let brownies cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing. Cut into 16 squares.

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Do not leave sitting out, mold could develop.
Freeze: In an airtight container up to 3 months.
Black beans: No substitutions, not even lentils. If you have homemade beans, use about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups.
Other dates: Best to use Medjool dates. I tried "regular" dates and didn't love results but you can use them. Soak 15 dates in warm water for 15 mins and drain well.
Line baking dish with parchment paper: It makes brownies easy to cut and remove, and ensures they do not fall apart.
Let brownies cool off almost completely before slicing: I know it's hard, but please have patience.