Oat-Rageously Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
These oat-rageously healthy vegan black bean brownies make a delicious chocolate treat. Naturally sweetened with dates. Gluten-free, oil-free, plant-based
Servings: 16
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dried dates 200 g
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup oat flour 60g
- 1/4 cup quick oats 25g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 40g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegan chocolate chips optional, for sprinkling over top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a square 9x9' baking pan with parchment paper.
- To puree the wet ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the black beans, dates, water, and vanilla. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- For the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, quick oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Transfer the pureed wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. You don't want to see any white from the oats or oat flour. If using the dried cherries (or other dried fruit), add them now. Reserve a few pieces to sprinkle over top.
- Transfer the batter to the lined baking pan. Use an offset spatula to spread the batter into an even layer. Sprinkle the top with the remaining dried cherries and vegan chocolate chips (if using).
- Transfer to the oven. Bake until a toothpick can be inserted and comes out clean 40-50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Let cool at least 10 minutes in the baking pan. Remove from the pan and let cool another 10 minutes before slicing. Slice into 16 squares. Enjoy!