I have an obsession with sweets, it is inevitable. Once you live a healthy lifestyle, you try to make most of your meals as healthy as possible. Including sweets, yes. This time we show you how to make a bean chocolate brownie . I know, you are hallucinating with the main ingredient, but I assure you that it is delicious. In addition, it is ideal for celiac people because it does not contain gluten , and for those who want to avoid or reduce the intake of flour.
Flourless brownie, is it possible?
By not using flour in this recipe, the brownie will be softer than usual. It may tend to break more easily, but don't worry. The beans that we propose in this recipe are black, but you can use any other type.
As for the amount of sugar , it all depends on your taste. So you may prefer to add more or less quantity. Ideally, you should gradually add and test to test the flavor. If you don't want to use sugar or natural sweeteners, you might like to add dates . Also this will make the dough a little denser.
As an extra you can add chocolate chips, nuts or dark chocolate cubes.
Ingredients
- 250 grams of canned black beans
- 2 eggs
- 180 grams of brown sugar or natural sweetener
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut or olive oil
- 40 grams of defatted cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of yeast
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips and nuts (optional)
Preparation
In a mixer, add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips and nuts. Beat well until smooth.
While we leave the oven preheating to 180ºC, we place a baking paper in a mold. We pour the mixture and spread so that it is as uniform as possible.
In the case of not having honor paper, you can use a little oil to grease.
You can toss the chocolate chips and nuts on top.
Then put it in the oven for about 30-40 minutes (always watching so that it does not burn).
Take the brownie out of the oven and wait about 20 minutes to unmold it. Place it on a rack or plate, and allow it to cool completely.
