Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies that are also vegan.
I like how fudgy tasting these brownies are too!
Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies
A fudgy and tasty brownie that is both vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly.
I like how it is hard to tell that these brownies are not so bad for you too!
Did you try my Vegan and Mediterranean Diet Brownie recipe?
That is a similar recipe that not made with beans and contains sugar.
This brownie recipe used sugar alternatives such as maple syrup instead.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
Okay, so you may be wondering if black brownies are actually good.
When black beans are added to a baked good recipe such as this one they are not added whole. Instead, the beans are ground up so that you would actually probably never notice that there are actually beans in the recipe.
However, black beans actually to add to the recipe.
Black beans are added to a recipe often as a replacement for flour or in addition to a gluten free flour.
In this recipe, the black beans help give these brownies that fudge-like texture.
People sometimes wonder can vegans eat brownies.
The quick answer is yes. However, as long as there are some adjustments made in the ingredients that are used in the vegan recipe.
Here are a few of the adjustments that have been made in this recipe to make it vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly.
Instead of eggs, which are used to bind the ingredients together, this recipe uses a banana.
Also, instead of butter, you have the choice of using coconut oil or a more Mediterranean diet friendly oil, canola oil.
Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies in Pan
Tips for making vegan brownies.
Mentioned above is that we will use a banana and oil instead of the usual dairy ingredients that are used in brownies. Also, this brownie recipe uses black beans which give these brownies a richer more fudge-like texture.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- While this recipe uses oil rather than butter, you could use another vegan or Mediterranean diet alternative. One quarter cup of unsweetened applesauce should work okay in this recipe instead of the oil.
- Coffee seems to bring out the chocolate flavor in a brownie recipe. Feel free to add a teaspoon of instant coffee if you would like to enhance the chocolate flavor in these brownies.
- I mentioned that these brownies are naturally sweetened with Maple Syrup. You can use alternatives such as honey, molasses, or agave nectar instead (same amount).
Here is how to prepare beans for this recipe.
This recipe calls for a 15 ounce can of black beans.
That is just under two cups if you are not using the canned variety.
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You will need to rinse the beans off.
In a colander, rinse the black beans under cool water.
Then allow the beans to drain before adding them to this recipe.
Black bean brownies should last a week if stored properly.
I recommend storing them in a the refrigerator. Be sure to have them in an air tight container for best results.
store in fridge
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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Mediterranean Diet Whole Wheat Olive Oil Cake.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Olive Oil.
- Chocolate Cake Made With Pumpkin.
- Easy Pumpkin Risotto
- Easy and Savory Pumpkin Hummus.
- Butternut Squash Pizza Crust.
- Blender Pumpkin Soup
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies
Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies
As mentioned above, this recipe calls for using a banana and oil instead of the usual dairy ingredients that are used in brownies. Also, this brownie recipe uses black beans which give these brownies a richer more fudge-like texture.
I also mentioned that the black beans should be prepared before adding them to this recipe.
This recipe calls for a 15 ounce can of black beans .
In a colander, rinse the black beans under cool water.
Then allow the beans to drain before adding them to this recipe.
Ingredients needed to make Black Bean Brownies.
- Black Beans- 1 (15 ounce) can.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- ÂĽ cup.
- Baking Powder- 1 teaspoon.
- All Purpose Flour- ÂĽ cup. Can use an alternative such as gluten free all purpose flour or keto all purpose flour.
- Banana- 1 (ripe bananas work best in this recipe).
- Vegan Chocolate Chips- ½ cup plus additional as desired for topping.
- Maple Syrup- ÂĽ cup. You can use alternatives such as honey, molasses, or agave nectar instead (same amount).
- Canola Oil- ½ cup.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Chopped Nuts- Âľ cup plus additional as desired for topping. Walnuts work great.
How to make Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownie
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep an baking dish (9 X 13 works well) for nonstick. Parchment paper should work in this recipe.
- Rinse the black beans if you have not already done in cool water. Then allow the beans to drain.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk or mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and flour.
- Next, use a food processor or good blender process together the beans and the chocolate chips until blended together. Then add the banana, syrup, and oil and continue to process.
- Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl, along with the vanilla extract, to the processor and process until smooth. The stir in the chopped nuts.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with any desired extra chocolate chips and nuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Then allow the brownies to cool on a rack before cutting. Note that if you are using a toothpick to test for doneness, check in more than one place as chocolate chips that are not melted fully may give a false negative.
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Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies, make this delicious dessert recipe gluten free or lower in carbs.
Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- Black Beans– 1 15 ounce can.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder– ¼ cup.
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- All Purpose Flour– ¼ cup. See post for alternatives.
- Banana- 1.
- Chocolate Chips– ½ cup plus additional as desired for topping.
- Maple Syrup– ¼ cup. See post for alternatives.
- Canola Oil– ½ cup.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
- Chopped Nuts– ¾ cup plus additional as desired for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep an baking dish (9 X 13 works well) for nonstick. Parchment paper should work in this recipe.
- Rinse the black beans if you have not already done in cool water. Then allow the beans to drain.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk or mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and flour.
- Next, use a food processor or good blender process together the beans and the chocolate chips until blended together. Then add the banana, syrup, and oil and continue to process.
- Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl, along with the vanilla extract, to the processor and process until smooth. The stir in the chopped nuts.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with any desired extra chocolate chips and nuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Then allow the brownies to cool on a rack before cutting.
Recipe Notes
Then allow the beans to drain before adding them to this recipe.
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Nutrition
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