Healthy Vegan Black Bean Brownies
This easy brunch recipe, made with eggs, avocado and Parma ham, is just as good served for lunch or dinner.
These Healthy Black Bean Vegan Brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened — the kind of treat that tastes indulgent but is secretly packed with goodness. Made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, cacao, dates, and peanut butter, they’re high in fiber, plant-based protein, and free from refined sugar.
Don’t let the beans fool you — you’d never know they’re in there! Everything blends into a silky, chocolatey batter that bakes into the perfect chewy brownie. They’re dairy-free, gluten-free, and come together in just one blender. Ideal for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or when you just need a chocolate fix without the sugar crash.
Healthy, simple, and seriously delicious — these are brownies you’ll feel good about making and eating.
Healthy Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
- 258 g black beans canned, drained
- 70 g cacao powder
- 80 g dates
- 10 g milled flaxseed
- 4 g baking powder
- 180 g milk i used plant-based
- 50 g nuts/seeds of your choice i use sunflower seeds & walnuts
- 60 g pure peanut butter
- 50 g chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan) or 340°F. Line a square baking tin with parchment paper.
- Blend all ingredients (except for the optional chocolate chips) in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth and well combined. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides depending on how powerful your blender/food processor is.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, and give the mixture a final stir with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into your lined baking tin and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes before slicing. The brownies will firm up more as they cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze in individual portions.
- These brownies are rich and fudgy — perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a luteal phase treat when you’re craving chocolate but want to support your hormones too.
- These brownies are perfect for fertility as you can alternate the nuts/seeds you use depending on the time of your cycle.
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