Fiber-Packed Brownie Bites Treat (Printable)

Fudge brownie bites made with black beans. A nutritious sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 can 15 oz 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup 80 ml pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup 60 ml coconut oil, melted
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/3 cup 70 g coconut sugar or brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup 30 g gluten-free oat flour
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
11 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/3 cup 60 g dark chocolate chips gluten-free certified
13 - Optional: 1/4 cup 40 g chopped walnuts or pecans

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine the black beans, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend again until well incorporated and creamy.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts with a spatula.
05 - Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These brownie bites are a stealthy way to sneak in fiber while satisfying a chocolate craving.
  • They're gluten-free and guilt-free, making them a go-to treat for everyone in the family.
02 -
  • When using black beans, be sure to rinse them well to avoid any tinny flavor.
  • A pinch of espresso powder can really push the chocolate flavor to new heights.
03 -
  • Over-blending can make the mixture too gummy; blend just until smooth.
  • Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor beautifully.
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