Hi Everyone!
How are you on this lovely Saturday? Normally I would share with you this weeks weekly recap, but instead I have something really yummy, healthy and nutritious to share with you. I made black bean brownies again, but I changed up my original recipe and made them even more chocolaty, and more moist then ever!!! Let me introduce to you my newest brownie, the Chocolate Zucchini Beanie Brownie.
Oh my gosh are these brownies moist with no trace of beans at all!!! These are by far the best black bean brownies I have made. I think they are so moist, almost fudge like because I added a shredded zucchini in them. Not only are they delicious they are filled with fiber, gluten-free and super-duper easy to make!! They are the kind of brownies that goes great with a glass of milk!!
One of the things I like about these brownies is the top of them. Normally black bean brownies have a matte looking top, but not these ones. I tried to get a close up for you, but the photo isn’t great, but you will see they have a nice sheen to them. Kind of weird describing a brownie at matte and sheen, but it is what it is.
To make, I just add all of my ingredients, except for the chocolate chips and zucchini into a blender and process until smooth. Mixed in the zucchini and chocolate chips and bake for 30 minutes. They turned out to perfection. Just be sure to spray your baking pan or they will stick!!
My Husband took the brownies to work and he liked them, but wasn’t sure about them. He said they were different. I just told him it was the zucchini that I added to them. He still has no clue that they are made with black beans. lol When I posted my first black bean brownie recipe, I was with Jenny in the car and told her to read the post. First I will tell you she loved the brownies. Then when she read it, she was cracking up, she couldn’t believe they were made with black beans. I’m telling you, if no one sees you make them, no one will know they are black beans. Really, give them a try and see what you think!
- Serves: 16 Bars
- Serving size: 1 Bar
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup egg substitute or 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or canola oil
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ( I used mini chocolate chips)
- 1 cup zucchini, grated and patted dry
- Cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Spray an 8 x 8 brownie pan with cooking spray; set a side.
- In a food process or blender add all the ingredients, except chocolate chips and zucchini. Process until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips and zucchini
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, insert a toothpick, if it comes out clean, brownies are done.
- Leave in pan to cool before cutting.
Well my Friends, I have one more post to write before my fun food weekend. Be sure to check me out on Instagram to see where I am and what I am eating and probably shouldn’t be eating!
Have a super fab weekend!
Toodles,
Jennifer
You can’t even see the zucchini in these!! Which means I MAY be able to get my family to eat them. WIN.
My Husband had no clue there was zucchini in it and he doesn’t like zucchini! lol Then again he doesn’t even know they are black beans he he
I have a black bean recipe, but I’ve been wanting to give another one a try. I love that your ingredient list is really simple. This would make a great after school treat for my kiddos next week. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kim! I try to keep it simple and they do make a great snack!!
I have made black bean brownies several times but the next time will be with zucchini. Love the idea!
The zucchini really makes them moist! I love them with the zuch in it!!
Wow these look sooooo fudgey!!! YUMMMMMM!
They are stick to the roof of your mouth sweet!
I made these today. Curiosity was killing me. These are awesome!!!! I topped mine with some marshmallows. Excellent.
Yah! I am so glad you like them! It’s crazy that you don’t taste the bean! LOVE that you added marshmallow to yours! That sounds amazing!!
I love black bean brownies!
Thank you Stephanie!!
Sounds strange, but I would NOT tell my family and they would devour them! YUM!
Nope, don’t tell anyone! Hubby still doesn’t know, unless he reads this post and hasn’t said anything to me. 🙂
These look so rich and delicious!!
Thank you Melanie! They are crazy rich, but oh so good!!
Dear Jennifer, These brownies look rich and luscious. I would never have guessed there were beans and zucchini in them. Fantastic. Blessings, Catherine xo
Trust me, know one knows there are beans in them.. We just love them!! 🙂
I just made chocolate zucchini bread not that long ago too but didn’t put beans in it, good one!!!
lol, thanks Tara! Love chocolate zucchini bread! Yum!
Can these be frozen/refrigerated?
Hi Savannah! I actually have one frozen right now, but I haven’t tried it yet. Yes, you can refrigerate them. You can warm it in the microwave for a few seconds to heat it up and to take chill out of it.
I made these tonight and they are so good!! I’m sitting here waiting for my husband to try them because he hates zucchini. Hehe 🙂 He just ate kale pesto the other day and loved it, so I’m hoping to add this into the rotation as well. Thanks so much!
Oh my gosh you have me laughing! I love when you can disguise healthy foods in foods that don’t seem so healthy! My Husband had no clue there was zucchini in it! lol Hmmm, the pest kale sounds interesting, I may have to give that one a try and see if it will work on my Hubby!! You have to let me know what he thinks!! 🙂 Oh and I am glad you liked the brownies!
I put water in with the egg substitute is that correct
Kt
Hi Katie, no you do not.
Has anyone made these egg free? We have egg allergies here. What did you use? Flax? Egg replacer brand? Applesauce? Thanks
No, but I am sure egg replacer or a flax egg would work great in this recipe.
Duuuude! I can eat brownies and vegetables at the same time!!! YES!!!
lol, you crack me up!!
Oh my gosh, these look amazing! I have made black bean brownies before, but never with zucchini. Can’t wait to make them!
Black Brownies with zucchini in it is amazing. The zucchini makes it so moist!
I made these today because I was cleaning out my freezer and had some frozen zucchini to use. I thawed the zucchini and squeezed out most of the liquid, but I think I squeezed too much and too hard. My brownies are a bit on the dry side. I love how chocolately they are.
I got so excited when I saw this recipe but I made them tonight and they were practicaly inedible! I followed the recipe exactly so I’m not sure what happened. The texture was fine and they cooked well but the cocoa flavor was so strong it tasted like you were eating it plain.
I still appreciate you posting a healthy recipe! Thanks
I’m sorry but I have to agree with the previous commenter. I made these today as directed and while the texture was nice and gooey/fudgey, the cocoa flavor was too strong and bitter…and I could detect the beans… not sure if we will eat them all…
I’m sorry Regina that they did not turn out for you. 🙁
I’ve made this at least a dozen times in the past couple of years and I love it! I’m pregnant and this is what I was craving so I made a pan tonight and just watched my husband go back for seconds– it’s a hit in my house– especially with vanilla ice cream on top! Just wanted to say thank you 🙂
Hi Ashley,
I am so glad you enjoy it. Congratulations on your pregnancy. Funny how we get certain cravings for things. Thank you so much for letting me know.
I only have glass pans… any diff?
Oh, no. I also followed this to the T bit the only difference was that I had a glass pan. It cooked beautifully and smelled delicious. I tried it and it tastes like… cocoa powder. 😂 What did I do wrong?
Hi, Hmmmm, I’m not sure. Maybe it was the brand of cocoa powder? But I doubt that. I’m sorry it turned out that way for you.
Well, no worries, the hubs gave it 2 thumbs up… and said he reaaally liked it. He loves brownies. He loves it even more that it has errr beans. Lol Thanks!
Do you think I would need to make any adjustments to use maple syrup as a sweetner?