Black Bean & Prune Fudgy Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy brownie bites naturally sweetened with prunes and packed with black beans and bone broth protein. Perfectly portioned, allergen-friendly, and convenient for a healthy sweet craving.
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
43 min
Makes
30 servings
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Made by Anna + Lila
Anna created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
43 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make a double batch and keep them frozen; pull out 2 or 3 bites 15 minutes before snacking for an easy mid-afternoon boost.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard mini muffin pan with par…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard mini muffin pan with parchment liners or grease thoroughly.
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Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly…
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly under cool running water until the water runs clear.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Add the black beans
Add the black beans, pitted prunes, water, vanilla extract, and avocado oil to a high-speed blender or food processor.
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Puree on high for 1 to 2…
Puree on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and free of visible prune pieces.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and free of visible prune pieces
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Whisk together the coconut flour
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, tapioca flour, bone broth protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
Look for: no lumps remain
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Pour the wet prune-bean puree into the…
Pour the wet prune-bean puree into the bowl of dry ingredients.
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Stir with a rubber spatula until just…
Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined into a thick, uniform brownie batter.
Look for: just combined into a thick, uniform brownie batter
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Fold in the chocolate chips gently until…
Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Look for: evenly distributed throughout the batter
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Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into each…
Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup of the prepared mini muffin pan, smoothing the tops lightly with your finger or the back of a spoon.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Look for: the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out with a few moist crumbs
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Remove the pan from the oven and…
Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack for 10 minutes before moving the bites out of the pan to cool completely.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Store cooled bites in an airtight container…
Store cooled bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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