Vegan Black Bean Brownies (with Protein)

vegan black bean brownies - cut into squares on a parchment paper with chocolate chips on top

Vegan Black Bean Brownies (with Protein)

These vegan black bean brownies are soft, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor. They are naturally gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and flourless. The mix of black beans, almond butter, cocoa, and vegan protein powder gives them a rich texture with no bean taste. Easy to make in one blender and perfect for snacks or dessert.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword black beans, brownies, gluten free vegan, protein brownies

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 164kcal

Author Sireesha A.

Equipment

1 8x8 baking pan
1 Food Processor or Blender
1 set of mixing bowls and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
½ cup creamy almond butter or any nut butter of choice
⅓ cup maple syrup or agave nectar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 scoop about 20-25g vegan chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips optional, for extra chocolatey goodness

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a food processor or blender, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, creamy almond butter, maple syrup (or agave nectar), cocoa powder, vegan chocolate protein powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and well combined. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor a few times to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
If using dairy-free chocolate chips, fold them into the brownie batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top of the batter with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Top Tips to Get the Perfect Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Rinse the black beans very well so the brownies taste clean.
Use creamy almond butter for the smoothest texture.
Blend the batter until it is completely smooth.
Let the brownies cool fully before cutting so they hold together.
To make these nut free, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.

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