Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Rich and chewy dark chocolate brownies made with black beans for a moist texture and boost of fiber. Satisfies chocolate cravings with real ingredients and no bean flavor.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min
Makes
9 servings
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
Digestive 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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Colander · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individual squares wrapped tightly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan w…
- 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 an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
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Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly…
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer under cool water.
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Add the rinsed black beans
Add the rinsed black beans, eggs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and baking powder to a food processor or high-speed blender.
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Puree on high speed for 1 to…
Puree on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the batter is completely smooth with no visible skin or pieces of beans remaining.
Look for: the batter is completely smooth with no visible skin or pieces of beans remaining
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Pour the smooth batter into a medium…
Pour the smooth batter into a medium bowl and gently fold in half of the dark chocolate chips using a spatula.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared…
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using the back of a spoon.
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Sprinkle the remaining dark chocolate chips evenly…
Sprinkle the remaining dark chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 28 minutes until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Look for: the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs
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Place the pan on a wire rack…
Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing into 9 equal squares.
Allow: 30 minutes
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