This recipe for black bean brownies will definitely help you get back on track this year!

I don't know about you, but I decided back in November that this holiday I was going to take some time off from blogging and work to focus on family and other things that are super important to me.

While I was off, I wound up eating a lot more than I normally do — which did nothing for my waistline(like these Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies).

After taking some time off, it was really hard to get back on track with both my eating and my work, so I decided to do something about it. I started trying to eat better and find ways to make desserts a little better for me.

Like these delicious black bean brownies.

How to Make Black Bean Brownies

Making black bean brownies are not hard at all! Start with black beans, making sure that they are rinsed and drained.

Start by pureeing the beans with oil and eggs first. Then add in the other ingredients and continue pureeing until you get it chopped up well. You will not be able to see any chunks of beans at this point.

Then, mix in 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips.

Pour it all into an 8×8 baking dish.

Top with a few more chocolate chips and a sprinkle of more walnuts.

Bake in a 350-degree oven until done, about 30 minutes. You will know they are done when you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.

That's it! You will have an amazing dessert that is lighter in flavor and packed FULL of protein. Trust me, I am not a bean person at all, and I LOVE these brownies.

Black beans should be part of every diet. They're healthy foods that help prevent cancer because they're filled with phytochemicals that protect your cells from damage — and black beans are thought to be even more packed with antioxidants than other varieties.

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Yield: 12

Black Bean Brownies

Name: Black Bean Brownies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 15.5 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons of coconut or vegetable oil; 1/4 cup of cocoa powder; 3/4 zero calorie sugar, like Splenda or Monk Fruit in the Raw; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 pinch of salt; 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips or semi sweet chips; 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts (plus a few more for the top)

These black bean brownies are so delicious and guilt free thanks to using a zero calorie sugar and a can of black beans.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 15.5 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
3 eggs
3 tablespoons of coconut or vegetable oil
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
3/4 zero calorie sugar, like Splenda or Monk Fruit in the Raw
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips or semi sweet chips
1/3 cup of chopped walnuts (plus a few more for the top)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 pan and set it aside. Place beans in a food processor along with oil and eggs. Process until all smashed together.
Add vanilla, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, and oil. Process until smooth.
Add in chocolate chips and walnuts and mix in together.
Pour into the pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips and walnuts on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g