Oil-Free Black Bean Brownies (Lower Sugar)

Delicious oil-free black bean brownies, made with good-for-you ingredients like pumpkin, oat flour, and coconut sugar.

I used to want a job at Home Depot.

I thought it would be a great way to learn how to fix my own home and save money in the process.

My husband, Sammy, and I had to go to the illustrious megastore a couple of days ago, and, unfortunately, I could barely walk through it without feeling ill.

I’m super sensitive to anything with a strong smell, including perfumes, laundry detergents, and particle board, the latter of which Home Depot is teeming with.

I was there for less than two minutes when I started to feel the negative effects. Headache, itchiness, brain fog…

Needless to say, my employment dreams were dashed.

On a day like that, I am occasionally in need of an afternoon pick-me-up, usually in the form of chocolate.

My original Black Bean Brownie recipe is quite delicious and one you should give a shot if ever you have an opportunity. It does, however, have a considerable amount of added sweetener, and I’ve been wanting to make it over for some time.

I will disclaim that this recipe may not be for everyone, as is the case with all of my lower sugar treats. Our family has taken over a year to retrain our sweet tooth, and we are at a point where foods like apples, coconut, and even oats seem sweet to us, so be aware before you try these!

If you are game, this recipe is a great way to use up that last bit of leftover pumpkin hiding in your fridge. 🙂

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Oil-Free Black Bean Brownies (Lower Sugar)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Delicious oil-free black bean brownies, made with good-for-you ingredients like pumpkin, oat flour, and coconut sugar.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Brownies

Servings: 16 brownies

Calories: 53 kcal

Ingredients

• 15- ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
• 1/4 c . oat flour
• 1/4 c . cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 t . baking powder
• 1/4 t . sea salt
• 2-4 T . coconut sugar (see Notes)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 c . applesauce
• 1/4 c . pumpkin puree
• 1 T . vanilla
• stevia , to taste, optional
• chocolate chips , for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Process all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour batter into a well-oiled 8 x 8 baking dish.
4. Bake 25-30 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
5. Cool COMPLETELY (these taste best at room temperature or cold).
6. Cut and serve!

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts based on using two tablespoons of regular sugar and no chocolate chips. WW SmartPoints: 2 

Nutrition Facts

Oil-Free Black Bean Brownies (Lower Sugar)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 53 Calories from Fat 8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.9g 1%

Total Carbohydrates 9.2g 3%

Sugars 2.5g

Protein 2.6g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Adapted from Hungry Girl

Notes:

You can try upping the sugar amount 2-3 tablespoons if you want them sweeter.

I use about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of chopped dark (73%) chocolate for the topping.

Aaaand to take you into your weekend, a little peek into our Halloween!…

The girls were cheerleaders, Sam was a surfer boy, Gus was a dead ballerina (hah!), and the hubs and I were Wendy Peppercorn and Squints from The Sandlot.

Have a great weekend!