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Double chocolate is always the answer when it comes to brownies! These Double Chocolate White Bean Brownies are so simple and packed with protein and the goodness of white beans. Toss everything in the food processor and bake, that's it!
Some foods you would never imagine together and yet they actually are pretty amazing when you combine them.
Take white beans and chocolate, for instance.
First reaction? Ewwww. But then you grab one of these white bean brownies and you know that you wouldn't want it any other way.
These white bean brownies are a simple answer to a fun challenge. I had several cans of beans in the pantry and nothing to do with them. Then I had an idea--brownies.
These brownies turned out to be better than I ever dreamed. I never thought they would be even remotely blog-worthy. There is just something fun about sneaking something into a recipe that you would never expect.
Secret ingredients are always fun--but even better when the result tastes AMAZING!
As simple as popping everything in the food processor and baking. Vegan and gluten free so hoping anyone with allergies in your house will enjoy these as well!
Notes:
- While I have only made these with white beans, I imagine if you tried to make them with black beans that you may have a similar brownie. But then they would be black bean brownies and not white bean but if all you have is black, then by all means, go for it!
- Make sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. If you find that your yummy white bean dessert is off--double check your baking soda and baking powder. If they are expired or older then they can impact the way these brownies or any baked good will turn out. It's one of those things we don't always check, but it's important to make certain they are fresh.
- When in doubt, the answer is always more chocolate chipsEven though I put measurements into my recipes, I am the biggest culprit when it comes to making them on my own. I tend to go a little heavy on the chocolate chips quite often. Feel free to go for a heavy pour when adding them into the recipe!
How to serve these brownies:
- A dash of sea salt on top when they are fresh from the oven is amazing!
- That chocolate drizzle! Add a simple chocolate drizzle with some hot fudge, melted chocolate chips or even good old Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.
- Ice cream--this is a must. A big scoop of vanilla ice cream is key. And then a chocolate drizzle!
- Add some fresh berries and whipped cream on top.
Check out these other treats:
- Kahlua Cream Cheese Brownies
- Chocolate Chunk Avocado Brownies
- One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Nutella Crumble Bars
- Egg Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Double Chocolate White Bean Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 can white beans precooked, rinsed. northern or cannellini will work
- ⅓ c cocoa powder
- ½ c dark chocolate chips divided
- 3 T almond butter or desired nut or seed butter
- ⅓ c maple syrup of honey more for desired sweetness
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients except 2 T chocolate chips in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
- Pour batter into a parchment lined 8x8 pan evenly. If you like thicker brownies, use a bread pan but cook a bit they may need to cook a bit longer.
- Add remaining chocolate chips spreading over the top and gently pressing.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before digging in!
Notes
- Make sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh. If they are expired or older then they can impact the way these brownies or any baked good will turn out. It's one of those things we don't always check, but it's important to make certain they are fresh.
- When in doubt, the answer is always more chocolate chips.Even though I put measurements into my recipes, I am the biggest culprit when it comes to making them on my own. I tend to go a little heavy on the chocolate chips quite often. Feel free to go for a heavy pour when adding them into the recipe!
marthe isaksen says
Hi!
What does T stand for? And also c? I’m from Norway so i’m not that used to those unit of measurements☺️
Lorie says
Hi! T is Tablespoon and c is cup. Hope that helps!
Jill says
Hi. What size is the can of beans? In Canada we have 14 oz. or 19 oz. cans.
Lorie says
Hi! I use 15.5 oz can, that’s how they come here in the US. Great question. You could maybe use a 14 oz and then add a heaping spoonful from another can??
Ramona says
I'm making my second batch they are so delicious.!!
Lorie says
So happy to hear this!!! The very best—I agree!
Herta says
I had been looking for a healthy brownie recipe that tastes unhealthy, and this is it! My husband is a fan as well, you could NEVER tell these have beans in them! My new go-to brownie recipe, thank you so much - the texture, the taste, the ease of making it, everything is simply ON POINT!
Lorie says
Yay!!! I am so so happy you loved these as much as we do!!!
Kelsey says
I think these are the best bean Brownies I have made! The texture was not chalky, and not funky tasting like with black beans. I did make changes based on what I had available:
Substituted half a cup of beans with sweet potato puree, tahini instead of almond butter, and a splash of coffee like I always do in chocolate Baked goods.
I found that it took 40 minutes to cook in the toaster oven, and even then it was quite gooey underneath. After it cooled a little I put it in the fridge and then it set up nicely.
Yummmm
Lorie says
So happy to hear you loved these!!! One of my faves—the white beans just work so well!
Jessica Clydesdale says
There’s no way I can get 12 servers out of the amount of mixture the recipe made…? (Looking to make 12 for the nutrition panel)
Lorie says
Hi Jessica! They are not super thick brownies. Did you use an 8x8 pan?
Evelyn says
Hi! Would black beans be okay? Love this recipe by the way 🙂
Lorie says
I’ve been meaning to try with black beans. Pretty sure another reader on Pinterest did and they turned out fine!
Kelly Lawrence says
The brownies were as enjoyable as reading through your post, five stars on both!! As I was sitting here finishing my bowl of rise & white bean dinner, and thinking about all the cans of white beans in my pantry, I thought the same thing!! What can I do with these? Brownies ???? And then when I looked up the recipe, your entertaining writing and mouth watering images kept me engaged the whole time! Thanks for brightening my day!
Lorie says
Awwww this was the absolute sweetest! Thanks for brightening my day. I love these brownies so much--especially when I over do it on the canned goods!
Lauren says
I don’t have enough honey and only sugar free pancake syrup(yuck?). Do you have any suggestions on another substitute?
Lorie says
You could use a little brown sugar—that should still be ok I think!