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Healthy Brownies


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious guilt-free brownies made with black beans and natural sweeteners, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Blend the black beans in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Add the nut butter and blend until combined.
  4. Incorporate the honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla, blending until smooth.
  5. Add cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and blend until just combined.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into a greased or lined 8×8-inch dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

These brownies can be customized with various nut butters or sweeteners. Perfect for meal prep or as a healthy dessert option.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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