Description
Delightful chocolate black bean brownie bites combine protein-packed legumes with rich cocoa for a healthier dessert. Guilt-free indulgence rewards health-conscious chocolate enthusiasts with a secretly nutritious treat you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (40 g) chocolate chips (regular or sugar-free)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar or preferred sweetener (e.g., coconut sugar, erythritol for keto)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Chocolate chips (extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and outfit a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or delicate paper liners to facilitate seamless extraction.
- Blending: Consolidate black beans, cocoa powder, honey, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into a food processor. Pulse until achieving a velvety, homogeneous consistency, meticulously scraping sides to ensure complete ingredient fusion.
- Mix-in: Fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, creating random pockets of decadent chocolate intensity. Garnish with additional chips for aesthetic appeal and textural contrast.
- Distribution: Portion batter into muffin cavities, filling each to approximately three-quarters capacity, allowing sufficient space for elegant rising during thermal transformation.
- Thermal Cycle: Slide tin into preheated oven, baking for 15-18 minutes. Validate doneness via toothpick test – minimal moisture traces indicate perfect moisture equilibrium.
- Cooling Protocol: Permit brownie bites to stabilize momentarily within the tin, then transition to a wire rack for complete thermal equilibration, preserving their delicate structural integrity and preventing residual cooking.
Notes
- Blend Thoroughly: Pulse ingredients in the food processor until completely smooth to eliminate any bean texture and ensure a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Don’t overmix or underbake, as this can result in overly wet or dry brownie bites; aim for a moist, fudgy texture with just a few crumbs on the toothpick.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust honey levels based on dietary needs or personal preference, using alternatives like maple syrup or stevia for low-sugar or diabetic-friendly options.
- Boost Nutrition Strategically: Experiment with optional mix-ins like chia seeds, ground nuts, or protein powder to enhance nutritional value without compromising the brownie’s rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg