Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but there’s a secret ingredient in these brownies to make them protein and fiber filled! I’m sure you’ve seen black bean brownies before, but I add a lil extra protein boost to mine. I promise you can’t taste the beans! These brownies were taste tested and approved by someone who hates hidden healthy ingredients
Black Bean Protein Brownies
-1 15 oz can of black beans
-1 egg
-1/4 oil (melted coconut or olive works)
-1/3 cup maple syrup
-1/2 cup milk of choice
-1 tsp vanilla
-1 cup of flour (regular, gluten free blend, oat, or almond should work. I used half gluten free, half tiger nut)
-2 scoops (1 serving) of Nuzest protein (vanilla or chocolate)*
-1/4 cup cocoa powder
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-1/4 tsp salt
-3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided (I use Enjoy Life)
*I have not tested this recipe with any other brands of protein. Any pea protein should work, but I think any protein would be fine! Use 1 serving or about 1/4 cup
Preheat oven to 350F.
You need a food processor for this recipe. If you only have a blender, you’ll need to blend the beans and then scoop them out and use a hand mixer for the rest of the process. Trust me on this.
Blend the black beans in a food processor until smooth. Add the remaining wet ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth. (if using a blender, blend and then scoop into a bowl and use a hand mixer with the remaining wet ingredients).
Add the dry ingredients, except for chocolate chips, and blend until just combined.
Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips until smooth, then add the chocolate to the food processor and blend again.
The batter will be thick! Pour it into a 9×9 baking dish and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 30-35 min, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy for dessert, as a snack, a cheeky breakfast, or pre/post-workout hit!
