Black Bean Brownies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 23, 2008

YUM! I do not eat grains or dairy, so this recipe was perfect! I did make a few changes to make it a bit healthier: I used 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce instead of vegetable oil, and Eggbeaters instead of 3 eggs. I added extra coffee and vanilla as I love both, and they turned out great! I didn't mind the texture, and I couldn't really taste the beans. To those who CAN taste the beans: try adding a little more cocoa, coffee, or vanilla next time. The additional flavors really mask the beans.

—RHOV

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 12, 2010

Beany. Next time I want more chocolate flavor. I think I'll increase the coffee and cocoa.

—smuni

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Mar 11, 2008

I have a killer sweet tooth and I have to say these are pretty gosh darn good. I experimented a little and found that adding about a teaspoon of baking powder gives a little more cake-like brownie if you prefer that texture. I left out the coffee and I cannot taste any black bean flavor. Great recipe!

—pardonmyfrench

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May 22, 2008

I've had these before and they were excellent however, I would not recommend using special dark cocoa...it makes the recipe unedible.

—Liz

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Mar 13, 2008

Delicious! I did, however, add, as one reviewer suggested, a small amount of baking powder to make the brownies more cake-like. They were very delicious and there is no apparent black bean flavor at all!

—GoodCook

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Apr 25, 2008

We are brownie conosuiers and my family absolutely LOVED these brownies!! I didn't have instant coffee so I substituted with 3 tsps of strong coffee. It definitely brought out the chocolate flavor and we couldn't taste the beans at all. A little different texture but very similar to fudgy brownies which we love. Will definitely make again!!

—Momof4

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Aug 11, 2008

I liked these, but must admit to not loving them.. yet. I was hoping for a deeper richer chocolate taste and a bit more of a traditional chewy texture. I will play with this a bit and see what I can come up with.. perhaps more cocoa powder for the chocolate part and for texture? maybe a few nuts of soemthing.. it needs some THING in there just besides the brownie. Something crunchy or chewy... with a bite

—LindaT

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Mar 21, 2008

I made these for my girlfriends and no one could guess that they contained black beans! Not the same taste as a high calorie double fudge brownie, but still, an amazing brownie considering the ingredients.

—Julie

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Nutrition

Calories
126 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
18.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Fiber
2.6 g
11%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
144 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean Brownies

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 126
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 144mg 6 %
Potassium 139mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.1g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
** Sugars 12.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.