Fudgy Bean Brownie Bites Delight (Printer View)

Fudgy brownie bites made with black beans for a gluten-free treat.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
11 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, gluten-free certified
13 - Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine the black beans, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend again until well incorporated and creamy.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts with a spatula.
05 - Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dish is not just a sweet treat; it’s a guilt-free delight packed with fiber.
  • Your friends will never guess there are black beans hidden inside—surprise factor included!
02 -
  • Be careful not to overbake; the brownies are meant to be soft and fudgy, not dry.
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to heighten the chocolate flavor without adding any coffee taste.
03 -
  • Using a high-quality cocoa powder really impacts the final taste.
  • Don’t skip rinsing the black beans thoroughly to remove any canning taste that could affect your brownies.
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