Recipe: Flourless Brownies

Posted on November 22, 2011

I wish I could tell you that this recipe was my idea.

I wish I could tell you that I was this good at creating simple, healthy, and gluten free desserts.

I wish I could do something besides eat 17 of these a day.

I wish you could reach through the computer screen and take a bite. Just so we could commiserate together at how good these are.

I wish…

Oh hell. Just make the darn brownies. They are amazing. The Hubster loves them {which is rare}. My friends who don’t eat a lot of sugar love them. YOU will love them.

Did I mention I love them?

Flourless Brownies

Ingredients:

1 {15-ounce} can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 large eggs
1/3 cup earth balance
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tbs sugar
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray {or oil} .
Place the black beans, eggs, melted earth balance, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to the prepared pan.
Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center.
Cool before cutting into squares.

For your reference:
This recipe is vegetarian. It is also nightshade free, dairy free, wheat free, gluten free, cinnamon free, and contains no MSG.

Recipe Source: WholeFoods Market

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11 Comments Posted in Healthy Recipes

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http://twitter.com/JaciDean Jaci Dean

Oooh! I might have to make these as my Thanksgiving dessert since I can’t eat anything else that’s being served. Perfect timing!

http://emilylevenson.com/custom-made-blog Emily Levenson

Do it!! These are so easy, and taste yummy. I may or may not have polished off an entire pan all by myself…

Just be careful with the chocolate chips. enjoy life brand is gluten and dairy free.

http://twitter.com/JaciDean Jaci Dean

I know my GE carries one kind of dairy free chocolate chips, but I’ve never looked to see if they’re gluten free. I guess I may not make them if they’re not since I don’t feel like running all over Pgh the night before Thanksgiving for chocolate chips!

http://emilylevenson.com/custom-made-blog Emily Levenson

You could always look up the ingredients online to double check. Our sub walnuts for the chocolate chips.

http://sheishappybecause.wordpress.com priscilla

Have you ever tried this recipe with flax “eggs”?

http://emilylevenson.com/custom-made-blog Emily Levenson

I have not. But Happy Herbivore has a black bean brownie recipe that is vegan. Might be worth trying. If you try the flax egg, let me know how they turn out!

http://sheishappybecause.wordpress.com priscilla

Thanks Emily! I may experiment and try both recipes.

Anonymous

Priscilla– I am VERY intrigued!!! I tried (and failed) at making something with flax “eggs” before but I would absolutely love to try making this recipe vegan. Please tell me more!!!

http://sheishappybecause.wordpress.com priscilla

Fitflexitarian, I’m trying my first recipe with flax eggs this week (blueberry muffins from The Daily Garnish). I’ll let you know how they turn out!

Anonymous

I’m currently looking for some great recipes to make for a holiday party in a couple weeks and I think this is going to have to go at the top of the list. They look delish!
Angela

I am definitely trying these! I have tried black been brownies in the past — but they used flour — and they were a total fail. Perfect afternoon project today – thank you!

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