Frosted Mint Julep Black Bean Brownies (Dairy Free)

Black beans are a great source of protein and fiber, making these brownies a healthier alternative to traditional ones!

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Frosted Mint Julep Black Bean Brownies (Dairy Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Black beans
• 3 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 6 tablespoon Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish.
2. In a blender, combine black beans, coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, water, vanilla extract, mint extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Stir in dark chocolate chips.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the brownies cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and mint extract.
8. Drizzle the mint frosting over the cooled brownies.
9. Garnish with mint leaves.
10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.