How to Make Black Bean and Avocado Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When you think of brownies, you may think of rich, chocolatey, and indulgent treats. But what if we told you that you could enjoy brownies that are not only delicious, but also packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans and avocado? That's right - these black bean and avocado brownies are not only a guilt-free indulgence, but they are also a great way to sneak in some extra fiber and healthy fats into your diet.

While the idea of using black beans and avocado in a dessert may...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ avocado, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Hand whisk eggs, mashed avocado, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add black beans. Puree mixture with an immersion blender, until all of the black beans are mashed and batter is smooth.
  • Mix brown sugar and dark cocoa powder together in a separate bowl. Add to batter and blend by hand with a wooden spoon until completely mixed. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 476mg