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gluten free black bean brownies

Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease a 9x9 brownie pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine black beans and coconut oil until very smooth.
  • Add coffee, cocoa powder, sugar and eggs and mix to combine.
  • Add apple sauce, salt, baking powder and mix to combine.
  • Fold in half the chocolate chips, pour batter into pan, smooth top. Top batter with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Bake about 20-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle of the pan comes out clean
  • These brownies are rich and decadent with a fudge-like texture. I’d love to hear from you if you make them at home. Hope you enjoy!