Did you know you can make an outrageously delicious Black Bean Brownie Recipe with just 3 ingredients? It’s true! Swapping the oil and eggs in your brownies for black beans is the perfect way to sneak more veggies into your day! And the crazy part is… you won’t even notice! You’ll just end up with perfectly decadent brownies!
Packed with protein and fiber, this rich and dense black bean brownie recipe serves up wildly delicious brownies… almost effortlessly!
Even better, you can’t even taste the black beans!
Deb writes: "Made these brownies today. They were delicious."
You’ll especially love how quick and easy it is to make these 3 Ingredient black bean brownies with brownie mix!
Just 5 minutes of prep and they’re ready to pop into the oven. Easy peasy!
Plus, you’ll love the tasty end result. Rich, chocolatey brownie perfection with each and every indulgent bite. Just like you’ll get with my homemade Chocolate Chip Brownie Recipe and German Chocolate Brownies Recipe.
So do yourself a delicious favor and bake up a batch of one of the BEST Easy To Make Dessert Recipes ever!
You’ll love the flavor… and the added fiber and protein!
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the best black bean brownies with mix!
- Fudge Brownie Mix – Use a Betty Crocker or Pillsbury dry mix without eggs or dairy, or warnings of ‘may contain dairy’, if you want to use this recipe to make black bean vegan brownies.
- Black Beans – I recommend using a name brand for best results and flavor.
- Water – Just regular filtered water.
You also need a blender, non stick cooking spray, and a 9×13 glass, aluminum or non stick baking dish to bake up your 3 ingredient chocolate brownies.
How To Make Black Bean Brownies
Just like all of my 3 Ingredient Desserts without Eggs, these black bean brownies with brownie mix are crazy easy to prepare.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Preheat your oven as specified. (Non stick baking dishes will require a different oven temperature than other baking dishes.)
2. Blend and mix your ingredients as specified.
3. Apply non stick cooking spray to your baking dish, then transfer brownie batter to baking dish.
4. Bake as directed. Then allow your brownies to fully cool before cutting with a plastic knife to ensure clean edges.
Scroll down for the printable black bean brownie recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Store
Due to the added moisture from the black beans, I recommend storing your black bean brownies with mix in the refrigerator and not on the kitchen counter.
To ensure optimal freshness, place brownies in a sealed, airtight container for up to 5 days in your refrigerator. You can use parchment paper between the different layers to ensure they don’t stick together.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy black bean brownie recipe…
One reader writes: “They were gone before the evening was over!!”
E writes: “Sooooo very good, moist, and chewy. Family hit!”
Cali writes: “They taste awesome.”
Ann writes: “These brownies were amazing and super duper easy you can’t even taste the black beans and it was a hit for my potluck. Very fudgy!!”
Aria writes: “Super delicious!!”
Katie writes: “These are delicious! Chewy and fudgy!”
Becky writes: “This works so well! The brownies get a nice dense fudgy texture.”
Melissa writes: “So yummy!”
Brandy writes: “Made these and they turned out great! Very fudgy and ver moist. I will be making these again as it’s super easy and they taste good.”
Felice writes: “Delicious!! No one knew black beans were in them.”
Chelsea writes: “They were super good. Beans didn’t really change the overall flavor, texture, or baking process. I’ll definitely do this again, maybe won’t even make them the normal way anymore.”
Jenny writes: “Delicious! It made them very fudgy. I will definitely make them again”
Nubia writes: “Tasty! My hubby didn’t know there were beans in it. Very fudgy, the way I like them.”
Margaret writes: “Super moist and fudgy. We were pleasantly surprised. Even the husband likes them!”
Crystal writes: “Amazing! Husband cannot believe there is no oil in them.”
Pola writes: “Wow! Excellent. I added 1/2 cup chopped pecans.”
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Black Bean Brownie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16.3 ounces Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 7 tablespoons Black Beans, (rinsed and drained)
- 7 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Gather your black bean brownie recipe ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees for glass or aluminum 9×13 pan, or 325 degrees for nonstick 9×13 pan.
- Add water and beans to blender, and blend well until pureed.
- In medium mixing bowl, stir together powdered Brownie Mix and Water/Bean puree until well combined.
- Spray bottom and sides of 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Transfer brownie mixture into 9×13 dish and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until done, and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool, then cut with a plastic knife for clean edges. ENJOY!
Notes
- How To Store: To ensure optimal freshness, place your black bean chocolate brownies in a sealed, airtight container for up to 5 days in your refrigerator. You can use parchment paper between the different layers to ensure they don’t stick together.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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How many WW smart points are the brownies per serving?
Weight Watchers says they are 5 points per serving. There are twenty servings per recipe which means the entire pan of brownies is 100 points. (20 servings times 5 points each equals 100 points for the entire pan) If you cut the brownies into twenty portions, each brownie is really small. Hard to eat just one since they are so small.
How many WW points?
I put it in the recipe builder and it came out to ZERO points per brownie! 20 servings
Wish they were zero points but Weight Watchers says they are 5 points per serving and the entire pan is 100 points.
Has anyone tried this with gluten free brownie mix? I’m trying it now and I hope it works. I have a friend who is GF and I’m hoping to make her a special birthday treat!!
Hi Kellie ~ I honestly haven’t tried with the skinny brownies with the gluten free brownie mix, but if you do… let me know how they turn out! I’d love to hear!
I made these brownies and used dark chocolate almond milk instead of water and they came out AMAZING!!!
That sounds like a delicious twist for the brownies, Kellie!
Made these brownies tday. They were delicious. Is these something that could be added to get them to raise a little?
So just how skinny is this Skinny Brownie recipe? I’d be curious to know the difference between this recipe and the traditional method.
Hi Pat ~ the main difference between this recipe and traditional brownies is that you will be skipping the Oil and Eggs, and using Black Beans instead. Hope this helps!
Heidi, this is a very interesting recipe. I was wondering if you could tell me how many calories each brownie would be?
Hi Jerralea ~ thank you! With 20 servings, this brownie recipe will be approx. 105 calories each, as opposed to 160 calories if they had been prepared the traditional way with oil and eggs. You’ll save 55 calories per brownie. 🙂
Thanks for the info!
Of course… you’re very welcome, Jerralea!