The absolute best Bean Brownies

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These are the best bean brownies you will ever make. They are chocolaty, moist and so incredibly good. You can't taste the beans, but they provide a great consistency and make these brownies healthier than the originals.

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This recipe is one of my current ABSOLUTE favorite desserts and at the same time they are the best bean brownies I have ever made. Not only are they chocolaty and delicious, but they are also incredibly moist and more nutritious than “normal” brownies.

To all skeptics: NO, you can't taste the beans. Pinkie promise.

This is why you will love these chocolatey bean brownies

• Because these moist brownies are made with beans, they are much healthier than the original. Beans are rich in protein and other good ingredients and are low in fat. These bean brownies are therefore also an ideal dessert for children because the hidden beans in them provide energy and lots of good nutrients.
• The brownies are incredibly moist thanks to the beans.
• They are incredibly moist and still good even after 3 days. The beans give the brownies a hearty, awesome flavor and a great texture.
• These bean brownies are very easy to prepare and are therefore perfect for a spontaneous visit.

Moist Bean Brownies - Ingredients

Beans. I usually use canned kidney beans. Of course, you can also cook the beans yourself. Canned small white beans work just as well.

Eggs. They combine all ingredients and provide a good texture.

sugar. I almost exclusively use raw cane sugar for my sweet dishes because I love the slightly caramel taste. Coconut blossom sugar or mascobado sugar work just as well. You can use these 1:1. If you only have granulated sugar at home you can totally use that one too.

unsweetened cocoa powder. The unsweetened cocoa powder provides a chocolaty taste and also has many good ingredients.

chia seeds. Chia seeds are optional. I like to add some extra nutrients to the brownies but you can skip them as well.

oil. To make them into the BEST bean brownies, use neutral flavored oil. I always use organic frying oil (sunflower oil).

baking soda & baking powder. They make the brownies softer and let them rise.

coffee powder. The coffee powder is also optional. You can skip it without adding any other substitutes. If you like coffee though, you will love the light, bitter flavor of it in the bean brownies.

banana. I love the combination of chocolate and banana. Although there is only 1/2 piece of it in the dough, you can taste it. If you don't want that, you can skip it without replacement.

chocolate. The type of chocolate is totally up to you. For these brownies with beans, I always usually use chopped chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content. Milk chocolate or white chocolate can be used just as well.

How to make the BEST bean brownies

All you need is a blender or a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer:

Put all ingredients (except the chocolate) into a bowl or a blender, mix finely, add the chocolate and then empty the batter into a greased baking pan.

You see, you don't need lots of equipment and neither time.

Tips & FAQ for the best Bean Brownies

Is the chocolate mixed with the remaining ingredients at the same time?

No. All ingredients except the chocolate are added to the blender. After the batter is finely mixed add the chocolate drops or chopped chocolate with a spatula. That way you have delicious chocolate chunks in your bean brownies.

Which kind of chocolate works best for this bean brownie recipe?

I prefer to use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content. But you can use your personal favorite chocolate. Whether milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate – everything is allowed. 🙂

Can I add toppings to the bean brownies?

After all the ingredients have been mixed, you can stir in a handful of one of the following ingredients with a spatula or sprinkle on the dough as a topping:

• chopped nuts (i. e. almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts)
• smarties
• chocolate chips

How are the brownies with beans stored?

Store the bean brownies covered in a box at room temperature and use them within three days. They last five days in the fridge.

More recipe inspiration

Want more chocolatey recipes? Try these easy Brownie Energy Balls. They can be made in just 5 minutes and are a healthy snack that is always on hand.

The moist banana bread with almond butter and chocolate chips is a classic here on the blog. It is ideal for using ripe bananas.