Mexican Black Bean Brownies
These decadent black bean brownies are a fun and healthful way to indulge your sweet tooth. Spread on the vegan chocolate ganache frosting to take them to the next level!
Mexican Black Bean Brownies Recipe
Prep time:
15 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Servings:
16 brownies
Vegan
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp flax meal
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For the brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a square 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the beans, sugar, and oil. Process until smooth. Add the flour, cocoa powder, flax meal, arrowroot, and baking powder and process until well combined. Add the chocolate chips and pulse to distribute the chips through the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Set a double boiler over low heat. Melt the chocolate chips along with the non-dairy milk and coconut oil, stirring occasionally. Once melted, remove from heat and sift in the powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth. Spread frosting over the brownies and place in the fridge to set, about 30 minutes.
About The Author
Nicole Axworthy
Nicole is a Canadian writer, editor and photographer. She is passionate about and specializes in developing wholesome, all-natural vegan recipes to inspire others to think differently about what they eat.
