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A stack of fudgy chocolate brownies made with black beans on a white plate.
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Flourless Black Bean Protein Brownies

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 oz canned black beans, drained and thoroughly rinsed
  • 2 scoops (60g) chocolate whey or vegan protein powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup liquid monk fruit sweetener or stevia-erythritol blend
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar -free dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • Place rinsed black beans, egg whites, liquid sweetener, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor.
  • Process until the mixture is completely smooth and no bean skins are visible.
  • Add protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the blender.
  • Pulse until just combined, adding water or almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the batter is too thick to blend.
  • Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips by hand.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the structure to set.