Description
Experience the bliss of Healthy Brownies that are rich, fudgy, and completely satisfying—without the guilt! Made with wholesome ingredients like black beans and almond butter, these brownies offer a deliciously moist texture and deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to a healthy lifestyle, they’re sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the black beans, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or freeze individually wrapped for longer freshness.