Healthy Black Bean Brownies with Almond Butter Swirl
These healthy black bean brownies are perfect for satisfying your chocolate craving while providing a kick of protein and fibre with every serving! <br>Did you make this? Tag me on social media <strong>@houbakes</strong>!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 540mL (19 fl oz) canned black beans
- 3 eggs (or flax eggs: see Note)
- 3 tbsp + 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- flaky sea salt (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8" square baking pan with parchment.
- 2
Drain beans and rinse very well. Using a blender, combine beans, eggs, oil, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, sift together cocoa powder and baking powder. Pour wet ingredients into dry and combine until smooth.
- 4
Pour batter into baking pan and use a spatula or spoon to spread evenly. With a spoon, add 5-9 globs of almond butter on top of the batter, equally spaced. Use a toothpick to swirl them around until you're happy with the marbling.
- 5
Bake for 30-40min. Allow to cool before removing from the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. For clean cuts, use a hot, sharp knife. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.