Black Bean Brownies

Name: Black Bean Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding dairy and gluten, give these a try, but be warned: It's nearly impossible to eat just one.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a parchment-lined 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 167 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean brownies would be so amazing? —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island

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