Supreme Black Bean Brownies (Easy + Vegan)
When craving something decadent and healthy treat, these Supreme Black Bean Brownies are perfect! Plus, they are vegan, gluten-free and so easy to make!
There are many black bean brownie recipes around the web for you to try. Here is my spin on this simple, decadent & healthy treat.
Why We Love This Recipe!
These are hands down the best black bean brownies ever! They are full of chocolate decadence while being healthy in just about every way.
Adding a dollop of peanut butter only makes it better. Each brownie cup is full of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals.
What we love most is that they are:
- flourless
- eggless
- gluten-free
- made with the simple ingredients
- virtually guilt-free
- & vegan
If you haven’t tried your hand at making vegan black bean brownies, I hope this will inspire you.
How To Make Easy Black Bean Brownies
Not only are vegan black bean brownies super healthy, but they’re super easy to make too!
Here is a quick overview with photos for reference:
Place the main ingredients in your blender/food processor. I know it doesn’t look too appealing, but…
Once you’ve blended everything together, you’ll get the most amazing chocolate batter ever. Out of beans, no less!
It blends up to the consistency of pudding, and you’ll probably be licking the bowl clean, as I did. In fact, I can’t decide if I like the batter or the brownies better—both are delicious!
Place the batter into your prepared muffin tin, and add a teaspoon of peanut butter to the center, using a toothpick to give it a little swirl.
Place in the oven and bake, and in no time, your home will smell like cocoa heaven!
Once done, let cool a bit. They remind me somewhat of Reese’s peanut butter cups in brownie form (they were an old favorite before my transition).
Break one open and say Ahhh! They pair perfectly with a tall glass of milk or fresh seasonal berries.
And there you have it: delicious, guilt-free, Supreme Vegan Black Bean Brownies!
Top Tips
You may like to make these without the peanut butter swirl, opting to mix in 1/2 cup or so of fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries to the batter for something different.
How To Store Leftovers
Black bean brownies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Adjusting For Dietary Restrictions
- Oil-Free: In place of oil, use plain unsweetened applesauce.
- Nut-Free: In place of nut butter, use sunflower or cashew butter.
More Healthy Vegan Desserts!
- Southern Blackberry Cobbler
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Brownies
- One Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
- See all vegan dessert recipes on TSV!
If you try this easy black bean brownie recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
EASY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES (VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE)
Yep, there are black beans in these brownies! But you’d probably never know it unless you made them yourself. A truly decadent and healthy treat!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 Brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: blend, bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 heaping cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut* or neutral-flavored oil (or applesauce)
- 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 5 tablespoons water)
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 12 teaspoons natural peanut butter or almond butter (divided), chilled
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare your muffin tin by lightly greasing it with oil. Use muffin liners if you prefer.
Flax egg: In a small bowl, combine the flax-seed meal and water, mixing well. Place in the refrigerator for 5 – 7 minutes to set. When ready, it should be thick and goupy.
Blend: In a food processor or blender, add black beans, flax eggs, cocoa powder, maple syrup, oil, baking powder, and vanilla. Blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. The batter should be about the consistency of pudding, not too thick, not too thin. Mix in chocolate chips.
Fill muffin tin: Fill each cup about 1/4 – 1/3 full. Use any remaining batter to make sure all tins are equally filled. Place 1 teaspoon of chilled nut butter in the center of each cup. Using a toothpick, chopstick, or something pointy, swirl the nut butter into the chocolate.
Bake: Place in oven on middle rack and bake for 22 – 25 minutes. Let cool about 15 – 20 minutes. Using a butter knife, gently guide the knife around the outside of the muffin making sure it is away from the pan. Gently nudge under each brownie with the knife and lift it, removing it from the tin.
Makes 12 brownie cups
Store: Leftovers can be stored in a covered container for 4 days.
Notes
Oil-free: Use plain unsweetened applesauce in place of oil.
Nut-Free: In place of nut butter, use sunflower or cashew butter.
I found the nut butter does best when chilled before baking, otherwise, it’s very runny when trying to mix with the batter and won’t look as good once baked.
You can use 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup of your favorite healthier sugar. The first batch I tried this way and it was slightly drier but not by much.
You may like to opt-out of using the nut butter swirl and adding in 1/2 cup or so of fresh/frozen blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
*If using coconut oil, be sure it’s in liquid form. Make sure maple syrup is at room temperature or it will harden the coconut oil with its coolness.
If you don’t have flaxseeds or flaxseed meal on hand, try using 3/4 of mashed banana. You can also try using a chia seed egg. Mix 2 tablespoon chia seeds + 6 tablespoons water in a small bowl, set aside for 7 – 10 minutes to thicken.
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I’m not vegan and I was wondering if using normal eggs works like flax eggs? Or is there anything I should decrease, increase the amount of?
Yes, flax eggs work like chicken eggs one for one in this recipe. :)
I am making these now and I am not sure how to know if they are done. Does the toothpick trick work with these like with a regular cake or brownies? They are looking beautiful but I put them back in the oven to make sure they get done in the middle, but I don’t want to burn them either. Any advice is appreciated!
Going back in the oven won’t hurt them. They can be a little tricky because sometimes the center stays a little softer or the peanut butter can stay moist. When in doubt, cook a few minutes longer to be safe as ovens can vary. They should be fine. And if they are a little moister in the center they will still be delicious, rich and moist brownies. Hope it all comes out perfectly! Cheers :)
These are delicious!
Hi!!! This looks great! :) I may be missing something, but I read through all the comments and I couldn’t find it… You don’t specify how much nut butter to use, did you? Sorry if I completely missed it!
Hi Andrea, it’s in the instructions…one teaspoon nut butter per brownie. Enjoy :)
This recipe is definitely a keeper! I couldn’t believe how I could not tell the difference from a brownie made with black beans versus one made traditionally.
I made these yesterday and they are amazingly delicious! My husband keeps commenting that he can’t believe they’re made from black beans! One question…what would happen if I use less oil? I love the coconut flavor from the oil but trying to watch fat content.
Thank you for sharing all your recipes. We’re really having fun trying them. ????
Wow these look beyond incredible!! Pinned :)!!
I just made these today too and mine also collapsed in the middle and were undercooked in the middle even after 20 minutes in the oven. I even did the toothpick trick and then seemed done but I guess not. They still taste really good though.
I am a new vegan + have been gluten free for some time and I am so happy I found your blog! I am making 3 recipes this weekend, including the brownies. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes!
Hello!
is it possible to remplace the black bean for another kind of bean (like chickpeas or white kidney beans)
i want to make the recipe tonight and i dont have black beans unfortunately!
thank you ! (and sorry for my english it’s not y main language!)
p.s I LOVE your website so much!!
Absolutely, you can use chickpeas or white kidney beans in place of the black beans. The color may be a little lighter but it’ll will stick taste the same. Enjoy :)