Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy Black Bean Brownie Bites that are not only delicious but also gluten-free. Made with wholesome ingredients like black beans and cocoa powder, these mini brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional brownies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, melted coconut oil, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, top with extra chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 12–15 minutes until set. Cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These brownie bites are naturally gluten-free.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 5 tablespoons water).
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
