Crumbs: Black Bean Brownies

Crumbs Black Bean Brownies | Savanna Rynearson | Argonaut
Crumbs Black Bean Brownies | Savanna Rynearson | Argonaut

This recipe is for people who have a chocolate addiction but have a gluten allergy or intolerance and still want that chocolate hit. This is a fast and easy gluten-free brownie recipe. This brownie texture is a cross between fudge and the traditional brownie. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 40-50 minutes 

Total Time: One hour 

Servings: Eight 

Ingredients:  

16 oz can black beans 

Three eggs 

⅓ cup butter 

¼ cup cocoa powder 

Two teaspoons vanilla extract 

One cup sugar 

⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 

⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional) 

Instructions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. 
  1. Melt butter and set aside to cool. 
  1. Rinse and drain the can of black beans. 
  1. Add black beans, eggs, cooled melted butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and sugar to a blender and blend to smooth. 
  1. Grease an 8×8 inch glass baking dish. 
  1. Pour in batter and if using either chocolate chips, walnuts or both, sprinkle them on top. 
  1. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the center is set. 
  1. Let cool and enjoy. 

Savanna Rynearson can be reached at [email protected] 

About the Author

Savanna Rynearson Hi I'm Savanna! I'm a senior, English major with an emphasis in literature. I am the copy editor for the Argonaut!

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