High Protein Brownies
Delicious and nutritious brownies made with black beans for a fudgy texture and rich flavor, perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Blend the black beans in a food processor until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add nut butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the blended beans, and blend until uniform.
- Incorporate chocolate chips gently with a spatula if using.
- Spread the brownie mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Avoid overblending the batter, and check doneness early to prevent overbaking. Let brownies cool for easier cutting.
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