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Black bean brownies on a chopping board.

No-Bake Black Bean Brownies (only 5 ingredients!)

Fudgy, nourishing, and freezer-friendly — these 5-ingredient brownies are proof that healthy can taste amazing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine No-Bake
Servings 12 brownies
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or High-Speed Blender
  • Loaf Pan or Small Baking Dish
  • Rubber Spatula or Spoon
  • Baking Paper (Parchment Paper)
  • Knife + Chopping Board
  • Small Bowl (for melting chocolate)

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the black beans well, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Add the black beans, nut butter, liquid sweetener, and cocoa powder to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press down firmly and evenly.
  • Freeze until firm enough to slice.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into squares or bars. Melt the dark chocolate and dip each brownie piece until fully coated (or halfway for a drizzle effect). Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Return to the fridge or freezer until the chocolate is set.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature for a softer, fudgier texture.

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Notes

TIPS & NOTES
  • Rinse beans well – This removes any brine and helps avoid any “bean” flavor.
  • Use smooth nut butter – Creamy nut butter gives the best texture and helps bind the brownies.
  • Sweetness to taste – Adjust the liquid sweetener depending on how sweet you like your brownies.
  • For easier slicing – Freeze until firm and use a sharp knife, wiping it clean between cuts.
  • Storage – Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your brownies will come out perfectly.
 
 
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post before making these Black Bean Brownies for extra tips, ingredient substitutions and storage instructions.
 
 
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Black Bean Brownies (only 5 ingredients!)
Serving Size
 
1 brownie
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.4
g
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
16.4
g
5
%
Protein
 
4.3
g
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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