Black Bean Brownies with Espresso Glaze

Fudgy and decadent brownies made with black beans for a healthy twist, topped with a rich espresso glaze for a mocha flavor.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

255 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.50/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

115-ounce canBlack Beans(rinsed and drained)

£0.75

0.5cupRolled Oats(can substitute with almond flour)

£0.20

0.5cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder

£0.70

0.5cupBrown Sugar

£0.30

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.15

0.3cupVegetable Oil

£0.25

2Eggs

£0.60

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.10

1teaspoonBaking Powder

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.5cupSemi-Sweet Chocolate Chips(optional)

£0.80

1cupPowdered Sugar(for glaze)

£0.50

2tablespoonsStrong Brewed Coffee(for glaze)

£0.05

1tablespoonMilk (any kind)(for glaze, adjust as needed)

£0.02

Total Cost

£4.48

£0.50 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2.
In a blender or food processor, combine black beans, rolled oats, cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
3.
Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
4.
Stir in chocolate chips (if using).
5.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
6.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
7.
Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
8.
Prepare the Espresso Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of strong brewed coffee, and milk until smooth. Add more coffee or milk, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
9.
Pour glaze over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
10.
Cut into squares and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (75g)

255 kcal / 1067 kJ

Carbs

37g

14% of RDA

Fat

11g

16% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

23 g

26% of RDA

Sodium

105 mg

5% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them.

If you don't have a blender, you can mash the black beans very well and then mix all ingredients by hand.

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Add chopped nuts for texture.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Blender or Food Processor

8x8 inch baking pan

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Black Bean Brownies with Espresso Glaze

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