Black Bean and Oatmeal Brownies (Vegan+Gluten Free)
I like my savory dishes with a hint of sweetness and my desserts to have a little something salty going on. Last week I was in the mood for something a little chocolatey but not too desserty (anyone else feel me?) and these Black Bean and Oatmeal Brownies were born!
I ended up eating the brownies for breakfast and mid-morning snacks. They are full of protein and fiber so they are actually perfect for the morning! You could easily add a handful of chocolate chips to make them more decadent.
Black Bean and Oatmeal Brownies
makes 8 brownies
What you’ll need:
- 1.5 cups cooked or 1 can black beans (drained)
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbs coconut oil, softened +extra for greasing baking dish
- 2 tbs agave
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8″x 8″ baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, use an immersion blender or potato masher to blend black beans until mostly smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to baking dish and spread out evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until top and edges are crisp.
- Let baking dish cool completely (you can pop them in the refrigerator to speed this us) then slice into bars.
- Enjoy right away or store in refrigerator.
Topped with a little coconut butter and shredded coconut…
Anyone else a fan of the borderline dessert? I would love to hear what your favorite not-so-sweet dessert is!
These look really good, will give them a try! Thanks for sharing!
The brownies look delicious! 🙂
Mmm these look delicious and so fudgy!
Would it work if i subbed in 1 banana instead of the agave? These look fantastic though, the perfect savory dessert that makes a great guilt-free breakfast! (:
That could be an interesting substitution- definitely worth a try! You could also use a little maple syrup! 🙂
OK, Thank you! ((:
Was wondering what the carbs are per serving? Thanks ?
I actually don’t count the carbs or calories or any of that for my recipes. My motto is to count colors instead and focus on a balanced, whole foods diet. If you do want to find out the exact number, there are plenty of websites you can plug the ingredients into! 🙂
These are so yummy. I surprised my family with these and didn’t tell them what was in them. They were so shocked. Now my 16 yr old says “hey mom when are you making those brownies?” Love it when he asks for them. I know he’s getting something healthy. Thank you.
Also they are good with peanut butter on them.
I LOVE that idea!
So happy to hear that the whole family enjoyed them!!