Amazing Black Bean Brownie Batter Recipe

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This black bean brownie batter recipe is delicious, moist, and healthy. The ingredients, almond butter, oat flour, and black beans, are packed with protein and fiber.
Along with these healthy ingredients, the brownies are sweet, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor. They will undoubtedly become your favorite dessert from the first bite, and you will enjoy this delicious treat without any regret. Chocolate chips make them extra moist and fluffy just like chocolate banana bread. You must go with this recipe because it is very easy to make.

Pieces of Black bean brownie batter in a dish

Why You’ll Love This Recipe?

Fudgy and Delicious: This black bean brownie batter recipe results in moisture, density, and fudginess, which many people prefer in brownies.
Healthy: The combination of black beans, oat flour, and almond flour makes the brownies rich in fibre and protein compared to traditional recipes.
Diet-friendly: Rolled oats and almond butter replace the flour, making this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Chocolate Flavor: Chocolate chips and cocoa powder make the brownies more moist and satisfying for chocolate lovers.
Customizable: This recipe allows you to adjust the ingredients, such as adding nuts, different sweeteners, and even dried fruits.

Prepared pieces of Black bean brownie batter

Ingredients

Black Beans Use canned black beans for this recipe. Completely drain and rinse the beans before using them to get the natural taste of the beans.
Almond butter adds moisture and enhances the flavor. It binds the ingredients together, helping the brownies hold their shape.
Vanilla Extract
Baking Soda
Salt.
Cocoa powder Cocoa powder gives the brownies a dark chocolate color. Sift the cocoa powder well before using it to ensure there are no lumps.
Granulated Sugar
Chocolate Chip Use chocolate chips to make the brownies more fudgy. A slightly melted chocolate chip during baking adds a delightful contrast to the fudgy texture of brownies.

How to Make Black Bean Brownies?

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), lightly grease and line the baking pan with parchment paper.
Add the rolled oats to the food processor or a high-speed blender. Blend at high speed until you form fine flour. Add granulated sugar and blend on high speed until mixed.

Then, blend the well-drained and rinsed black beans for 30 minutes by adding them to the blender. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend again until it looks grainy.
Add the wet ingredients, almond butter, and vanilla extract, and blend until fully combined.
Add dry ingredients, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, and blend until evenly mixed.

Blending dry ingredients and cocoa powder into mixture

Add the chocolate chips into the batter and fold them with a spatula.

With the help of a spatula, pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for up to 25 to 30 minutes; insert a toothpick into the centre of the batter to check whether it’s done if it comes out mostly clean, with only a few moist crumbs attached to the stick.
Remove the pan from the oven and place it on the wire rack; allow the batter to cool down for about 30 minutes. Lift the batter from the parchment paper and place it on the cutting board.

Prepared Brownie batter in a Glass Bowl with parchment paper

Place the batter in the refrigerator for a few hours to have better flavor, then slice it with a sharp knife to enjoy.

Storage & Freezing

These black bean brownies can stay fresh for up to three days at room temperature. If you want to store them for up to a week, refrigerate the brownies in an airtight container. This will help maintain the original taste and moist texture.

If you want them for a long time, freeze the brownies. Wrap each brownie in plastic wrap and then place them in the freezer. This way, the brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

Can I use any other butter in place of almond butter?

Yes, you can use any other butter instead of almond butter, like peanut butter. Sunflower butter can also be used in place of almond butter.

Are these brownies gluten-free?

Yes, if you are using certified gluten-free oat flour, these brownies are gluten-free because I use rolled oat flour and almond pound instead of traditional flour.