These delicious morsels are a cross between fudge and a brownie, hence the name Fudgy Brownies.  They are so rich and sinful tasting, it’s amazing they are low-fat, contain very little flour, no refined sugar, and BLACK BEANS.  That’s right, black beans.  A whole can.  I know it’s weird, just work with me.  And be sure not to tell anybody until AFTER they tell you how awesome the brownies taste.  🙂

Fudgy Brownies

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Nobody will ever guess that these rich, smooth, chocolatey goodies are made with black beans. These are really quick and easy to make. For an extra special treat, swirl melted peanut butter on top before baking.

• CourseBaked Goods, Dessert

Servings

16 small squares

Servings 16 small squares

Fudgy Brownies Votes: 12 Rating: 4.08 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Nobody will ever guess that these rich, smooth, chocolatey goodies are made with black beans. These are really quick and easy to make. For an extra special treat, swirl melted peanut butter on top before baking. CourseBaked Goods, Dessert Servings 16 small squares Servings 16 small squares

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup liquid sweetener I used date syrup. Maple would work well here too.
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 med-large banana
• 2 TBS apple sauce
• 2 TBS non-dairy milk
• 1/4 cup gluten-free flour I used millet
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4-6 TBS non-dairy chocolate chips mini work best as they are more evenly dispersed

Servings: small squares

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish (see Notes below) with cooking spray or parchment paper.
2. Add all ingredients, with the exception of the chocolate chips, to high-powered blender and process until very smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
3. Pour batter into mixing bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 28-30 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
5. 

Recipe Notes

• For Peanut Butter Fudgy Brownies, drizzle 2 TBS melted peanut butter onto batter that has been poured into the baking pan.  With the tip of a knife, drag gently through batter to create a swirl effect.  Bake as directed.  Delicious!
• I've baked these in both a square glass pan and a silicone brownie pan, and they were equally good.  If using a brownie pan, bake 25 minutes.  For interest I placed regular-sized chocolate chips on top before baking instead of stirring into the batter, as you can see in the photo. More work, for sure, but kinda cute, and you're guaranteed a chip with every bite!

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