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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Aug 6, 2015 • Modified: Nov 4, 2018 • 2 Comments • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Whenever I see gluten-free and vegan baked good recipes floating around the internet, I wonder just how good they can really be. No flour? No sugar? How can it be a real treat?! Turns out I am wrong, and boy am I glad. These black bean gluten-free vegan brownies effectively disprove my theory that desserts HAVE to have refined sugars and flour in them to be delicious.

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies | how to make black bean brownies, healthier brownie recipes, healthy brownie recipes, gluten free brownie recipes, gluten free desserts, vegan brownie recipes, vegan desserts || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    What's in these black bean gluten-free vegan brownies?

    Honestly, these brownies are the best thing to happen to me since froyo. But better, because they are packed full of healthy ingredients and no refined sugars—like, I contemplated feeding them to my children for dinner considering the ingredients.

    • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • cocoa powder
    •  flaxseed meal
    • pure maple syrup
    • coconut oil
    • vanilla extract
    • baking powder

    It's basically a 125 calorie meal all mashed into a decadent, bite-sized treat with chocolate on top. And isn't good food the beaning of life? 😉 Seriously, though. They are SO gooey and rich. If you like an ooey-gooey brownie, you've hit the jackpot with this one. (Thanks for the recipe, Becca!)

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies | how to make black bean brownies, healthier brownie recipes, healthy brownie recipes, gluten free brownie recipes, gluten free desserts, vegan brownie recipes, vegan desserts || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    A useful tip for gluten-free baking

    Make sure you use a good mixture of flours and grains to bind together your batter. Some of my favorite gluten-free flours are:

    • almond flour
    • almond meal
    • coconut flour
    • oat flour
    • tapioca flour
    • rice flour

    Honestly, there are so many on the market these days, and with a little recipe testing, you can learn how to make your favorite baked goods without all the gluten.

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies | how to make black bean brownies, healthier brownie recipes, healthy brownie recipes, gluten free brownie recipes, gluten free desserts, vegan brownie recipes, vegan desserts || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    Good egg substitutes for vegan baking

    Since we are on the topic of healthier baking alternatives, here is what I like to use...

    • flax egg (1 egg = 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
    • chia seed egg (1 egg = 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon ground chia seed)

    Okay, enough of me blabbering. Make these black bean gluten-free vegan brownies this weekend, okay? And don't skimp on the chocolate chips—that's the key! Grab the recipe below and enjoy!

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies | how to make black bean brownies, healthier brownie recipes, healthy brownie recipes, gluten free brownie recipes, gluten free desserts, vegan brownie recipes, vegan desserts || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies | how to make black bean brownies, healthier brownie recipes, healthy brownie recipes, gluten free brownie recipes, gluten free desserts, vegan brownie recipes, vegan desserts || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    Black Bean Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these black bean gluten-free vegan brownies. There are no refined sugars, and they are rich, decadent, and made with pure ingredients.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings: 9 servings
    Calories: 196kcal

    Ingredients

    • 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • ½ cup flaxseed meal
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Combine all the ingredients, except chocolate chips, and blend them in a food processor or blender until you have smooth batter. Pour into a greased 8x8 pan, and completely cover the batter with the chocolate chips. (This part is the trick to getting them nice and chocolatey, so liberally spread the chocolate chips!)
    • Bake for 30 minutes, and enjoy with a big glass of almond milk!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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    1. Hannah @ The Homesteady says

      August 07, 2015 at 9:41 am

      What the whaa?? I have been trying extra hard to cut processed sugar out of my diet (at least as much as possible) but I really miss chocolate. I feel like this is the kind of recipe that, if I just randomly saw it on Pinterest, I'd pin it but never actually make it. But coming with your recommendation? These are happening. This. Weekend. Thanks Abbey!!

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      • The Butter Half says

        August 17, 2015 at 5:57 pm

        I am so glad you made them and LOVED them! We were in AZ this last week with family and I made them for everyone... Half the people thought they were totally weird, while the other half was obsessed. I think they are amazing considering how healthy they are. Keep it up on the eating better!

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