Dessert / American
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Black beans blend into a cocoa-rich vegan brownie batter with oats and dark chocolate. Cool completely for a dense, fudgy slice.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 25 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 12
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains oats or oat products. Check labels and choose certified gluten-free products when needed; oats can still be an allergen.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20 cm square tin. Mix flaxseed with water and rest for 5 minutes.
Blend beans, cocoa, syrup, oil, oats, flax mixture, vanilla, baking powder and salt until smooth.
Fold in chocolate and spread batter in the tin.
Bake for 23–25 minutes until the edges are set and the middle is slightly soft. Cool completely before slicing.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Blend the beans thoroughly so no bean pieces remain in the batter.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use certified gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten and check chocolate labels.
Storage: Refrigerate for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Estimated nutrition per serving
220 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use certified gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten and check chocolate labels.
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