Description
These Fudgy Black Bean Brownie Bites are a healthy and delicious twist on classic brownies, made with nutrient-rich black beans and natural sweeteners. Perfectly moist and chocolatey, they are bite-sized treats baked in a mini muffin tin, offering a gluten-free and vegan-friendly dessert option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or regular sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet for a richer flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine ingredients: In a food processor, add black beans, cocoa powder, oats, salt, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and baking powder. This combination will form the base of your brownie batter.
- Blend the batter: Blend the mixture until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending and a creamy texture.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips by hand to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without overblending.
- Fill muffin tin and bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are set but the bites remain moist and fudgy.
- Cool: Let the brownie bites cool in the tin for 10 minutes to firm up slightly, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free version.
- Dark chocolate chips will give a richer chocolate flavor, but semi-sweet works well too.
- Make sure to rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly to avoid any canned flavor.
- Store brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.
