Description
Rich, fudgy, and secretly healthy, these Black Bean Halloween Brownies are gluten-free, protein-packed, and perfect for spooky season.
Ingredients
1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 eggs
3 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable, avocado, or canola oil)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup zero-calorie sweetener (Monk Fruit, Splenda, or Stevia blend)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
â…“ cup chopped walnuts (plus more for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, and oil. Blend until smooth.
3. Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Blend again until fully combined.
4. Remove blade and fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Spread batter evenly in pan. Top with extra chips and walnuts.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool completely before slicing for the best fudgy texture.
Notes
For added Halloween flair, press in candy eyeballs or drizzle white chocolate webs on top after baking.
These brownies freeze well—slice and freeze in a single layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg