--- title: "Fudgy Black Bean Brownies" id: "10508" type: "post" slug: "fudgy-black-bean-brownies" published_at: "2020-09-18T17:14:06+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T14:05:28+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/09/18/fudgy-black-bean-brownies/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/09/18/fudgy-black-bean-brownies.md" excerpt: "I LOVE chocolate (well, who doesn’t?), but I’ve never been a big fan of brownies. Until now. These black bean brownies are so dreamy! If you haven’t tried black bean brownies yet, this is your sign to get cooking. I..." taxonomy_category: - "Sweet Treats and Desserts" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Fudgy Black Bean Brownies by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [September 18, 2020](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/09/18/fudgy-black-bean-brownies/) in [Sweet Treats and Desserts](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sweet-treats-and-desserts/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/fudgy-black-bean-brownies) I LOVE chocolate (well, who doesn’t?), but I’ve never been a big fan of brownies. Until now. These black bean brownies are so dreamy! If you haven’t tried black bean brownies yet, this is your sign to get cooking. I know they sound weird, but they are surprisingly delicious. These vegan brownies have a rich, deep chocolate flavor and a gooey, fudgy texture. Better yet, they are made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, pecans, coffee and cacao powder. Ground toasted pecans give these brownies a delicious nutty flavor. I also added coffee, because it intensifies the chocolate flavor. If you don’t like coffee, don’t worry, you are not going to taste it. And if you don’t drink caffeine, you can use decaf, though you should know there’s also caffeine in chocolate. Alternatively, you could substitute the coffee for plant-based milk, but that is going to alter the flavor a bit. These fudgy brownies are made in a food processor. They couldn’t be any easier and they are so decadent. Nobody is going to know this chocolatey treat is made with black beans. There are also nuts in these, so they are not only delicious, but they are super nutritious and high in plant-based protein, fiber and healthy fats. No flour, no refined sugar, no grains, no dairy, no eggs. These black bean brownies are a mixture of simple, real ingredients; and the result tastes like a luxurious dessert. Try topping them with vegan vanilla ice cream (or nice cream) and caramel sauce for an insanely delicious dessert. **If you try this simple vegan dessert, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Fudgy Black Bean Brownies Rich, fudgy, chocolatey brownies. These healthy vegan brownies are going to impress your friends and family. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free and packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/fudgy-black-bean-brownies) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F09%2F18%2Ffudgy-black-bean-brownies%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FFudgy-black-bean-brownies-0002-web.jpg&description=Fudgy+Black+Bean+Brownies&is_video=false) Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Servings 9 brownies ### Ingredients - ⅔cuppecans - 1 ½cupcooked black beans – or a 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed - ⅔cupcoconut sugar -or brown or muscovado sugar - ½cupespresso or strong brewed coffee - ⅓cup+ 1 Tbsp of cacao powder - ¼cupcoconut oil melted -plus a little more for greasing the pan - 2Tbsptapioca starch - 1 ½tsppure vanilla extract - ½tspbaking powder - Pinchof sea salt ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 350 °F / 180 °C. - Roast the pecans in the oven for 7 - 10 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Keep an eye on them, pecans burn easily, and we want them lightly toasted. Let cool. - In the meantime, grease a 20x20 cm / 8x8” pan with a little coconut oil. - Place the toasted pecans in a food processor and blend into a coarse flour. - Add black beans, coconut sugar, espresso, cacao powder, coconut oil, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, baking powder and sea salt. Blend until smooth. - Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for 20 – 25 minutes. - Let them cool completely before slicing. 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