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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish.
- 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.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and mint extract.
- Drizzle the mint frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.