Secret Ingredient Brownie Bites

Normally, brownies would be out of the question. But with the secret ingredient (black beans), this guilty pleasure becomes accessible once more.


Yields36 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsDifficultyIntermediate

 

Ingredients

 1 cup low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  cup pumpkin puree
 ¼ cup maple syrup
 3 cups canola oil(omit for diabetics)
 2 cups smooth peanut butter
  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 ½ cup whole wheat flour
 1 ½ tbsp additional whole wheat flour
 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
 ½ cup carob or vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

2

Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and set aside.

3

Blend black beans, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oil, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking powder.

5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Fold in the chocolate chips without over-mixing.

6

Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of batter in each tin slot. Then with slightly moistened fingertips, press the tops to flatten.

7

Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, and serve.

8

Remember to enjoy just one portion!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 brownie bite

Servings 36


Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 63mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 1 cup low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  cup pumpkin puree
 ¼ cup maple syrup
 3 cups canola oil(omit for diabetics)
 2 cups smooth peanut butter
  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 ½ cup whole wheat flour
 1 ½ tbsp additional whole wheat flour
 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
 ½ cup carob or vegan chocolate chips

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

2

Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and set aside.

3

Blend black beans, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oil, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking powder.

5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Fold in the chocolate chips without over-mixing.

6

Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of batter in each tin slot. Then with slightly moistened fingertips, press the tops to flatten.

7

Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, and serve.

8

Remember to enjoy just one portion!

Secret Ingredient Brownie Bites
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