Small Batch Black Bean Brownies Recipe (2024)

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Why are black bean brownies good for you? ›

The black beans are used instead of flour so there's no gluten in these brownies and they have a little extra fiber and protein. Not only is this awesome for dietary purposes, but it also means that you can blend the batter right in your food processor or blender.

Lots of chocolate recipes, like cake, homemade brownies, and even our chocolate cobbler, call for coffee or instant espresso, which enhance and deepen the flavor and richness of the chocolate. In fact, even the queen herself, Ina Garten, partners these two ingredients together.

Brownie textures fall into three general camps… Cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, like the name implies, are light, moist and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

Per Black Bean Brownie:

Calories: 115. Fat: 5.5g. Carbs: 15g.

Black beans are a source of resistant starch.

This means it won't raise blood sugars, furthering black beans' blood sugar regulation powers. Plus, resistant starch helps to feed our healthy gut bacteria, maintain gut regularity, increase fullness, reduce cholesterol, and has even been tied to reduced colon cancer risk.

Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Store–bought brownie mix easily comes together with water, oil, and an egg. What exactly does the egg do? It binds, emulsifies, and adds richness and density.

Brownies work in sixes that are groups of about six girls led by a Sixer, who is supported by a Second. Sixes are named after magical creatures such as elves and pixies, or animals & flowers. Girls work together in their sixes for different activities and games and love mixing with others and making new friends.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

Brownies were originally called Rosebuds and were founded by Lord Baden-Powell after the younger sisters of the Guides and Scouts showed an interest in joining the Guide Association. The Girl Guides Gazette said that Rosebuds wore a dark blue skirt, knitted jersey, cap or tam and the Rosebud Brooch.

Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies (0.05 package) contains 22g total carbs, 21g net carbs, 1.5g fat, 1g protein, and 100 calories.

Share on Pinterest Black beans are high in protein and fiber. The iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc in black beans all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.

Since brownies are not nutritionally dense, they are not usually regarded as a healthy food. However, brownies do have some health benefits that might be surprising due to their chocolate content. Chocolate is a source of antioxidants and has been found to help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol levels.

The beans are a good source of heart supporting nutrients such as folate, magnesium, iron, and potassium that help to lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure and further go on to help with combating coronary artery disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

However, similar to black sesame, black bean oil works wonders for our skin. Naturally rich in antioxidants, black bean oil also helps brighten up and freshen the complexion and aids in the production of red blood cells. Quick tidbit: black beans are dubbed the beauty bean in some Asian countries.