Gluten-free Black Bean Maple Brownies

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Rich, dense, maple-sweetened brownies made with no flour at all. Naturally gluten-free, fudgy, and easy to make in one bowl.

These fudgy black bean brownies come together in one bowl with pure maple syrup, cocoa, and no flour. They are gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and rich enough for dessert while still getting a boost from beans.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (Quick blend‑and‑pour batter)

Cook Time: 22–28 minutes (Depends on how fudgy you like them)

Total Time” 35–40 minutes

Servings: 9 brownies (cut 3×3 in an 8×8 pan) or 12 smaller squares

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed very well
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 2 tbsp maple sugar for extra maple punch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8X8 pan or line with parchment.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend beans, eggs, maple skyrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
  3. Add Cocoa powder and bakning powder; blend again until thick and glossy.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bank 22-28 minutes, until the center is set but still soft and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool at least 15 minutes – they firm up as they rest.
  8. For extra maple goodness, dust the top with maple sugar while warm.

Notes

  • These are fudgy, not cakey — almost like a maple brownie truffle.
  • If you want them sweeter, add 2–3 tbsp brown sugar or maple sugar.
  • They freeze beautifully.
  • A swirl of peanut butter or maple cream on top before baking is incredible.
  • Store brownies in an airtight continer at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • You can get pure maple syrup from Presby’s Maple Farm LLC.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and choose dairy-free chocolate chips if adding them.

Estimated Nutrition (per brownie, based on 9 servings)

(These numbers are approximate and can vary depending on maple syrup grade, butter vs. coconut oil, and chocolate chips.)

  • Calories: ~165
  • Fat: ~6 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~24 g
  • Fiber: ~3 g
  • Sugar: ~15 g
  • Protein: ~5 g
  • Sodium: ~120 mg

Notes on the nutrition

  • Black beans add fiber + protein, making these surprisingly filling.
  • Maple syrup is the only sweetener, unless you add chips or maple sugar.
  • Using coconut oil bumps the saturated fat slightly; butter keeps flavor classic.

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