Vegan Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies
Black bean brownies (vegan and gluten-free) that require just 1 bowl and about 30 minutes to prepare! Healthy, easy, and delicious — the best kind of dessert.
Foto: Minimalist Baker — Minimalist Baker
Ingredients
- 2 heaping Tbsp flaxseed meal
- 6 Tbsp water
- 1 15 -oz. can black beans ((well rinsed and drained // 1 can yields ~ 1 3/4 cups))
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil ((melted // or sub other oil of choice))
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 heaping cup organic cane sugar ((slightly ground or pulsed in a food processor or coffee grinder for refined texture))
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Crushed walnuts
- Pecans
- Dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
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Lightly grease a 12-slot standard size muffin pan (not mini // adjust pan size if altering batch size). Make sure you've rinsed and thoroughly drained your black beans at this point.
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Prepare flax egg by combining flax and water in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse a couple times and then let rest for a few minutes.
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Add remaining ingredients (besides walnuts or other toppings) and puree - about 3 minutes - scraping down sides as needed. You want it pretty smooth.
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If the batter appears too thick, add a Tbsp or two of water and pulse again. It should be slightly less thick than chocolate frosting but nowhere close to runny.
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Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin and smooth the tops with a spoon or your finger.
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Optional: Sprinkle with crushed walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips.
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Bake for 20-26 minutes or until the tops are dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides. I found mine took about 25.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes before removing from pan. They will be tender, so remove gently with a fork. The insides are meant to be very fudgy, so don't be concerned if they seem too moist - that's the point. Plus, they're vegan so it doesn't really matter.
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Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. Refrigerate to keep longer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| heaping Tbsp flaxseed meal | 2 | - | - |
| water | 6 tbsp | - | - |
| -oz. can black beans | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| coconut oil | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| cocoa powder | 0.75 cup | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 14.220 |
| sea salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| pure vanilla extract | 1 tsp | - | - |
| heaping cup organic cane sugar | 0.5 | - | - |
| baking powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| Crushed walnuts | - | - | - |
| Pecans | - | - | - |
| Dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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