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Fun facts about Avocados: It tastes great in brownies such as these Black Bean Avocado Brownies topped with colored sprinkles.

Black Bean Avocado Brownies Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Amazing Black Bean Avocado Brownies packed with nutrients and flavor thanks to wholesome ingredients. Make them vegan and refined sugar free too!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond flour avocado brownies, avocado black bean brownies, black bean and avocado brownies, black bean brownie recipe, black bean brownies, black bean brownies recipe, black bean brownies vegan, chocolate avocado brownies, recipe for black bean brownies, vegan black bean brownies
Servings: 12
Calories: 123kcal

Equipment

  • 1 square 8 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • 1 food processor – or make this recipe with 1 immersion blender or 1 blender and 1 electric mixer.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl if you aren't using a food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup pureed avocado
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder For very dark brownies, use half Dutched cocoa powder and half regular cocoa powder.
  • 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg or vegan flax egg
  • 3 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hemps hearts or almond flour
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup walnuts (optional)

Optional Chocolate-Avocado Frosting Recipe

    Instructions

    If you don't have a food processor, puree the black beans and avocado with an immersion blender or in a blender. Then use an electric mixer to mix all ingredients together.

    • Line baking pan.
    • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    • Rinse and drain the black beans. Then add to food processor and blend.
    • Add pureed avocado to food processor and blend well.
    • Add the cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, egg (or vegan flax egg), almond flour, vanilla extract, hemp hearts (or almond flour), and the optional cinnamon. Pulse everything until well combined.
    • Stir in the optional walnuts.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth out the top with a spatula before placing in the oven for 15–20 minutes or until set.
    • Let cool completely before slicing into squares and serving. These gluten-free chocolate brownies are perfect on their own or topped with chocolate-avocado frosting, fresh berries, nuts or ice cream.
    • Refrigerate. The brownies will firm up some more in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    For one sugar free serving:
    Black bean avocado brownie nutrition.