Description
Delicious and nutritious Chocolate Black Bean Brownie Bites made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, cocoa powder, oats or almond flour, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. These mini treats are easy to prepare in a food processor and baked to perfection, resulting in fudgy, chocolatey bites that are perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tbsp regular cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder or additional regular cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup rolled oats or 1/2 cup almond flour (for keto option)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1/4 cup oil (such as vegetable or coconut) or almond or peanut butter
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan. You can also use a regular muffin pan or an 8×8-inch baking pan if preferred.
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-quality food processor, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring no bean chunks remain.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the mini chocolate chips into the batter gently. Adding these chips is essential for the best flavor and texture.
- Fill the Pan: Portion the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Optionally, press a few more chocolate chips onto the tops of each brownie bite for garnish.
- Bake: Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownie bites cool for at least 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each brownie to loosen them and carefully pop them out of the pan.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with almond flour to make this recipe keto-friendly.
- Use maple syrup, honey, or agave as the sweetener, depending on your dietary preferences and availability.
- Make sure to blend the black beans thoroughly to avoid any grainy texture.
- Mini chocolate chips can be added more or less depending on your taste preferences.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
