Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownie Recipe 
Try this protein packed flourless version of a favourite chocolatey treat
Are you looking for a way to add extra nutrients, protein, and fibre into your favourite baked treats? Look no further than these delicious, rich and fudgy gluten-free black bean brownies.
Recipe Courtesy of Chocolate Covered Katie
What You Need
- 1 ½ cup black beans (1 15oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup oats
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Optional: nuts of choice, extra chocolate chips to sprinkle on tip, slices of banana
How To Make Flourless Black Bean Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips and other optional ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until really smooth.
- Take out blade of the food processor and stir in chocolate chips and nuts if adding. Pour into a greased or parchment lined 8×8 pan.
- If adding more chocolate chips or banana slices, place on top now.
- Cook the brownies for 15-18 minutes, let cool before cutting into 16 squares. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
For 1 brownie with no add-ins:
120 Calories
15.7 Carbohydrates
2.6 g Protein
5.9 g Fat
2.7 g Fibre
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Love, love, love these! So easy and they taste amazing…especially with a little ice cream. I make these a lot!
Thanks for letting us know you enjoy the recipe Patty! Happy cooking!
These are not sugar free. Maple syrup is slightly healthier than white sugar but it is a sugar, essentially sucrose.
Hi April. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! While this recipe uses maple syrup as a sweetener, it isn’t labeled or intended to be sugar-free. All ingredients are listed for transparency. I hope this helps!