Vegan Bean Brownies

Edith Soria
Jul 25, 2017 · 4 min read

Now that I’m on a plant based diet and learning to substitute ingredients in recipes that I love, I want to share them with you!

About 2 years ago I shared this recipe, however, although I loved it, I did not prepare it again until a month ago. The reason? Some ingredients were gourmet and I just did not want to invest in buying them to cook a BEAN BROWNIE.

If you’ve never tried this type of brownies, (just like me 2 years ago), maybe you refuse to imagine the taste of beans and chocolate together, and less like a brownie! I thought the same, but curiosity led me to try them and now I appreciate it more than ever.

No secrets, real food for real humans! These brownies are irresistible and also, you can make them with only 6 ingredients! I assure you that if you make them part of your weekly routine, you will find great benefits for your health, since each one of the 6 ingredients you need, could be considered a SUPERFOOD!

@NaturalEdith

As the name suggests, these brownies are based on black beans, a great source of protein, fiber, iron and energy, as well as being low in fats and sugars. Its second most important ingredient (although it could be the first) is cocoa. When used in its natural form, it brings benefits very similar to those of beans. The other 4 ingredients will be easily identified in the recipe!

This is a fun and very versatile recipe and that’s why below in the recipe you can find options to substitute 5 of the 6 ingredients you need to make them. (You could substitute beans as well, however. We would have to change the name!)

Vegan Bean Brownies

Just 6 ingredients

Preparation time: 15 minutes (Baking time: 20 min)

Yield: 6 brownies (100g each)

Ingredients:

  • 260 g (1 1/2 cups) cooked black beans (if canned, flavor may vary)
  • 90 g (60 ml or 1/4 cup) of agave honey (you can substitute your favorite sweetener like stevia, sugar, strawberry, etc.)
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) cocoa (you can substitute cocoa)
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) vegetable oil (olive, coconut, etc.)
  • 28 g (2 tbsp) hydrated chia in 1/2 cup water
  • 1 piece of banana
    * You can add almonds, nuts or seeds to your taste if you prefer *

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Clean, wash and cook the beans just with water. (If you buy in a can, you can skip this step).
  3. Once the beans are cooked, place them in a strainer and wash them just with water until the beans are clean and the water that passes through the strainer does not have the black color of the beans.
  4. Place chia (previously hydrated), banana, honey and oil in your blender or a food processor, until the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed. Add the beans once they are already cleaned and blend until completely smooth.
  5. In a bowl, place the cocoa and the mix you have in the blender and mix it in an involving way until obtaining a dense, thick consistency. (If you choose to add some type of seeds, nuts or almonds, add them in this step.)
  6. Grease the walls of a mold (preferably square) with little oil of your choice.
  7. Gradually add the mixture and leave the surface of the mixture smooth, making sure that all sides are at the same level.
  8. Bake the mixture for 20 min at 180 degrees C (if the brownie center does not feel firm (undercooked) at this time, let it bake for 5–10 more minutes).
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes, cut the brownie in 6 equal rectangles and enjoy cold. Store in refrigerator in a covered container.

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I hope you enjoy them and prepare as much as I do, they are simply irresistible!

Edith Soria

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