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These rich and fudgy black bean protein brownies are the perfect post-workout treat! This super healthy snack is entirely flourless, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free and nut-free. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and filled with antioxidants, these delicious brownie protein bars only require a few minutes of your time and a good food processor. | www.onecleverchef.com

Black Bean Protein Brownies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 243 kcal
Author One Clever Chef

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Line a 10X10 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Do NOT overheat it.

  4. Add the black beans, almond milk, egg, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup to a food processor and process until smooth.

  5. Pour the batter along with the rest of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, into a large mixing bowl and stir well.

  6. Gently mix in the chocolate chips.

  7. Spread the mixture evenly into your baking pan.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. The center should still be liquid when pulled out from the oven.

Recipe Notes

* Use plant-based chocolate protein powder for the vegan version. When doing so, you will need to add some almond milk to the batter until it reaches the desired consistency. For cakier brownies, the batter should have the consistency of cake batter. For fudgier brownies, the batter should have the consistency of a pudding. Start by adding 1/4 cup almond milk and adjust from there.  Plant-Based protein powder absorbs much more moisture than whey, and each type will behave differently, that is why this step is so important.
** Use either paleo and/or vegan chocolate chips, depending on your diet.

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Protein Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 Square)
Calories 243 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 461mg13%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Calcium 141mg14%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.