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| This version included walnuts! |
If you've never had black bean brownies, now is the time to try them. Like many people, I was skeptical at first, but since trying them, I can't make any other kind of brownie. I've been making these non-stop for six months now. These are deliciously fudgy, chocolatey, and satisfying. I've brought them to many events and they always ellicit rave reviews! These are great if you're new to gluten-free baking and just need a brownie recipe that works, without having to buy a bunch of gluten-free flours.
Black Bean Brownies.
makes one 8x8 pan
2 cans (15 oz x 2) black beans (make sure you get the unseasoned versions)
1/4-1/2 cup sugar (or 1/3 cup is a good middle)
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs, large or medium sized
1 cup unsweetened cocoa - mine favorite is mixture of dutched and non-dutched
1 cup unsweetened almond milk OR milk of choice
1/2 tsp baking soda
~9 oz dark chocolate chips, this is 3/4 of one choc chip bag
2 tsp-1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp real salt
Directions:
1) Un-can the black beans into a fine mesh strainer. Strain and run under cold water x1 minute or until water over the beans runs clear.
2) Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into Vitamix blender (or equivalent) and blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute OR until all ingredients are incorporated, and the mixture is smooth and homogenous. Stir in chocolate chips with a soft spatula.
3) Pour into one greased or parchment paper lined 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees non-convection for 40-45 minutes. Brownies are done when slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan, and the middle is slightly set. Bake longer to be slighly less fudgy. Let cool on counter. Store in fridge for best results.
I personally love how easy they are to make! You can have awesome brownies ready in under an hour. These are best the next day, however, after they've had some time to set. I love them straight from the fridge. GREAT with any kind of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Note on substitutions: I've made these with melted butter and water before, with coconut milk, with almond milk, and ALL versions have come out extremely yummy.
Nothing like a new brownie recipe to rock all summer long!
P.S. I'm all graduated from medical school now (Dr. Meg has finally arrived!). Maybe you'll be seeing more recipes on this space again! And my apologies for the poor photo - this was quickly snapped in clinic when I brought brownies for the whole shift.
