Black Bean Brownies | Katie Quinn

Katie Quinn takes a whole new, quirky approach to brownies and adds in both black beans and oats. They're gluten free and you can't taste the black beans at all! Less guilt, but just as much ooey gooey chocolatey goodness.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups black beans (that's one 15-oz can), drained and rinsed
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup quick oats (or regular oats will work, too)
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup chocolate chips

RECIPE

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a food processor (Katie used a Vitamix blender), and blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased pan.

Katie sprinkled extra chocolate chips over the top, because there's no such thing as too much chocolate. Cook the black bean brownies 15-20 minutes, then let cool. (Or be like me and take a bite right away--they'll just be mushy but still awesomely delicious).

You can place them in the fridge overnight and they will firm up nicely.
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[xoFiroza]

Black bean brownies are my favorite thing to make for my friends, they're the honestly the best fudgy brownies and they are not bad for them! It changes their views on vegan food as well, plus these are so good they don't even notice they are black bean and vegan until you tell them!

[oceanomare]

Ok.. I was pretty skeptical about a black bean brownie but since everybody is trying this recipe I decided to give it a try. I think I'm not going to eat a different brownie I love love love it!!! Even my boyfriend couldn't believe I made it with beans! He still thinks I'm just kidding him! LOL! Thank you for this amazing healthy chocolate goodness!

[soundsliketea]

Just tried your recipe but added in a teaspoon of instant coffee to boost the chocolate flavour. They are delicious!

[plantplanetearth]

I can't stop making these! The whole family loves them!

[sonyadelight]

I’m going to try this. I can’t wait. I love black beans.

[iamashleyking]

I need to try this once I'm done with my 30 day no sugar cleanse. These look amazing & I love black beans

[modestmoose]

Haha, my wife made black bean brownies a few years ago and her brother texted us when they were in the kitchen and said "yay! brownies! can I have one?", before we could even answer the text, he texted back "these brownies taste like beans." In fairness, they really did taste like beans. they looked amazing though.

[rebeccasanders]

I just made this subbing shredded coconut flakes for chocolate chips because that's what I had on hand and it is like a German chocolate brownie, yum!

[OrganizedPlannerChic]

I can't wait to try this! I'm always looking for new things to make with black beans.

[TheGryffindorable]

awesome thanks for this vegan recipe!!

[laurabiscaro]

I love this brownie!! I made it a while ago and it was gone in minutes, everyone loved it! You can't taste the beans at all, and the texture is awesome! A pinch of cinnamon in there is good too ;)

[EctoBabble]

Her personality is so contagious! I love it - also YAY! I've been waiting for this version of vegan brownies!!

[Bubbles]

Just made them. So delicious. Thank you.

[yasminoucha]

omg!!!cant wait to try..you cant feel guilty with those!!!

[AnnLeStudio]

I've tried Zucchini brownies before which were yummy but now I need to try this!!! :)

[missangie]

this looks crazy good! I'm going to try it tomorrow!

[juliaregan]

I hardly ever comment on YouTube videos, but I had to this time....made these today and they were PHENOMENAL.

[tgwthfy]

OOOH I really want to try this. Usually I just watch these vids and don't make anything bc I don't have the ingredients but this is sooo easy!

[MimiTachiwkawa]

other than rinsing the beans, these look yummy!

[KarmaXPolice]

Looks great! Especially easy since it's mostly ingredients I have on hand