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No one needs to know there’s black beans hidden in these delicious Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies. There’s also another secret veggie in there and are lightened-up with just 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. A healthy alternative to typical brownie recipes!
It took all of my will-power not to name these “special” brownies. It is 4/20 after all…if you don’t know what I’m talking about then have fun googling it!
As profitable as it might be to start baking edibles, I don’t think that would be my wisest career move. That and the fact that I don’t live in either California or Colorado…I mean Canada is basically on par with their stance on da ganj but as much of a rebel as I might be, I’m not one to mess with the law. That and the fact that my parents are reading (hi guys!).
I prefer my special brownies drug free. Unless you count beans and spinach as drugs in which case happy high times to ya! Apologies if all of this food porn gave you the munchies.
Fun fact, brownies are my least favourite baked good. I like chocolate as an undertone, not the star of the show. Chocolate chip anything sounds fab to me but anything straight chocolate overwhelms my taste buds. It’s like my mouth is begging for some peanut butter…which btw you need to smear a hella ton of peanut butter on these. Or eat them plain if you’re one of those people. Then again I’m the type of person who hides veggies in her brownies so I’m pretty sure I’m not allowed to judge.
This post is officially all over the place. I’m starting to think I ate a few too many “special” brownies….uhhhh I mean Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies!
Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies
No one needs to know there’s black beans hidden in these delicious Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies. There’s also another secret veggie in there and are lightened-up with just 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. A healthy alternative to typical brownie recipes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black beans, well rinsed and drained
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, softened at room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a blender or food processor, combine black beans, spinach and almond milk. Add more almond milk if needed.
- Once done blending, add to a bowl and stir in softened coconut oil, eggs and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine cocoa powder, brown rice flour, baking powder, coconut palm sugar and sea salt.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Add in chocolate chips.
- Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray.
- Add batter to pan and smooth out top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes (less time if you like them fudgier).
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and removing from pan.
- Store in refrigerator.
I seriously don’t know how you it!!! These sound delicious and we already have most of the ingredients… gonna get the rest tmrw and give them a shot!!! 😀
OMG….I couldn’t think of any better way to spend 4/20 than these oh so fabulously fudgy gems. LOVE that they’re not only hiding beanies, but spinach tooooo! Obvi I’m gonna make them and text you like ten pics, cuz I only have two of your cookie left—eeeek!!
I have NEVER seen spinach in brownies – black beans yes, spinach no. So pumped to try this … in celebration of 4/20 (duh) Pinned!
These look amaze and so fudgy… when I saw your FB post I was like “OMG DID SHE SERIOUSLY” but then saw the spinach… you got me!
After my own heart 🙂 I’ve been craving brownies (and any type of comfort food really–here’s looking at you, finals). Have a great week!
These brownies look amazing!!! I’m not celebrating 4/20 but I may have celebrated it once or twice in high school 😉 4/20 was always or senior skip day!!
Haha special brownies. No idea what that is. Clearly your not shy to mention anything in a post. These brownies sound and look awesome, i’ve had black beans in them before and it’s great! Cannot taste them at all. I’ve also had brownies made with squash. I’m totally a chocolate overload lover…pshhhh how are you not?? You’re missing out! Anyways, thanks for the recipe lady! Enjoy Monday 🙂
Veggies in brownies = best thing ever. Especially when I tell my friends they’re actually eating black beans he he he. These look glorious, and although I’m not a brownie person either (who wants brownies when cheesecake exists????), I’d love to demolish a few of this right now!
Ok I’ve never made black bean brownies before because I’ve always been slightly skeptical of them… but dang, don’t these look good! I think you may have finally convinced me.
brownies are my least favorite too. But i like making them! maybe because you can fit a lot in them! haha. like crack. JK!