Are Healthy Brownies really healthy?

Yes! Healthy Brownies contain black beans and oats instead of traditional flour and sugar, making them a nutritious option packed with fiber and protein. This dessert allows you to indulge while sticking to your healthy eating goals.

Can I substitute black beans with another ingredient?

Yes, you can use other legumes like chickpeas or kidney beans, but do keep in mind that the flavor and texture might slightly change.

How do I store leftovers?

Store Healthy Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For prolonged freshness, you can refrigerate, which also enhances the fudgy texture.

Can I make these brownies vegan?

Absolutely! The current ingredients are already vegan-friendly. Just use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure that any chocolate chips chosen are dairy-free.

What can I add to these brownies?

Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or even dried fruits for extra texture and sweetness. Peanut butter swirls or fruit purees can also be delicious additions.

Healthy Brownies: Deliciously Guilt-Free Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

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1 cup black beans
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 8×8 inch baking dish by greasing it with a bit of oil or lining it with parchment paper.
Blend together the black beans, rolled oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, almond butter or peanut butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is completely smooth.
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips to add an extra chocolatey touch. Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The smell will be heavenly! Once done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Let brownies cool completely for the best texture. You can experiment with different sweeteners like agave instead of maple syrup.

Author: vivian-brooks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, High Protein

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg