Best 4 Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dessert that's also gluten-free? Look no further than black bean brownies! These fudgy, chocolatey treats are packed with protein and fiber, and they're so easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these tasty brownies in the oven in no time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES (GLUTEN FREE)



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These are flourless brownies made with pureed black beans! You won't believe it! You can substitute spices for the vanilla. I used about 1 tsp. Penzey's Apple Pie Spice and it was terrific.

Provided by calouste

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 brownies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together in a blender/food processor until pureed.
  • Pour into a greased 8x8 cake pan.
  • Stir in some chocolate chips and nuts, or leave plain.
  • Bake at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before cutting.

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES (LOW-CARB, LOW GI, GLUTEN FREE)



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Make these, and feed them to your people. THEN tell them the ingredients... they won't believe you! Fudgy, chocolaty brownies to satisfy your low-carb sweet tooth. After trying numerous recipes, I tweaked several recipes to create a recipe that is rich, moist, low-carb and around 100 calories per serving.

Provided by orangeteapot

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 brownies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Combine the first seven ingredients (beans through baking powder) in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Stir in the egg, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if desired).
  • Pour into muffin tin, bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • ** to make Vegan brownies, replace the egg with a flax egg, and chocolate chips with Vegan chocolate chips.

GLUTEN-FREE BLACK BEAN BROWNIES



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This black bean brownie is the perfect, easy-to-make treat for the gluten-free chocolate lover. Cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips give the brownie a decadent side, while black beans bring fiber, protein and antioxidants to the table. Take a batch to your next picnic and watch them disappear.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
One 15.5-ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move a rack to the middle of the oven. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine 1/2 cup water and the beans in a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture resembles the consistency of a grainy chocolate pudding. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and eggs, and blend until smooth. Scrape out the batter into a large mixing bowl.
  • Use a double boiler to melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips or place the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir the melted chocolate into the black bean mixture and add the remaining chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the edges separate from the pan slightly, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then sift the confectioners' sugar over the top and cut into sixteen 2-inch squares to serve.

GLUTEN-FREE BLACK BEAN BROWNIES



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© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This black bean brownie is the perfect, easy-to-make treat for the gluten-free chocolate lover. Cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips give the brownie a decadent side, while black beans bring fiber, protein and antioxidants to the table. Take a batch to your next picnic and watch them disappear.

Provided by Turner Broadcasting

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and move a rack to the middle of the oven. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine 1/2 cup water and the beans in a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture resembles the consistency of a grainy chocolate pudding. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and eggs, and blend until smooth. Scrape out the batter into a large mixing bowl.
  • Use a double boiler to melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips or place the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir the melted chocolate into the black bean mixture and add the remaining chocolate chips. Mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the edges separate from the pan slightly, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then sift the confectioners' sugar over the top and cut into sixteen 2-inch squares to serve.

Tips:

  • To make sure your brownies have a fudgy texture, don't overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • If you want a more cakey brownie, bake it for a few minutes longer.
  • To get a crispy crust on your brownies, bake them at a high temperature for the first few minutes, then reduce the heat to finish baking.
  • For a gooey center, underbake the brownies by a few minutes.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins to the batter, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
  • To make gluten-free brownies, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • To make vegan brownies, use a plant-based milk and butter substitute.

Conclusion:

Black bean brownies are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional brownies. They are gluten-free, vegan, and packed with nutrients. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are craving a brownie, give this recipe a try!

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