Imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent chocolate brownie bite that's not only incredibly delicious but also secretly packed with nutritious ingredients. These Healthy Fudgy Brownie Bites are the ultimate guilt-free dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings while providing a surprising nutritional punch. Made with unexpected ingredients like black beans and almond butter, these brownie bites prove that healthy eating can be incredibly tasty and exciting!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
- In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no bean chunks remain.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, processing again if necessary to achieve a uniform consistency.
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips into the batter, reserving the remaining chips for topping.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the brownies out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into 16 equal squares or bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your black beans are thoroughly rinsed and drained to prevent any unwanted bean flavor.
- Use a food processor to achieve the smoothest possible batter - no bean chunks allowed!
- Don't overmix the batter after adding chocolate chips to maintain a tender texture.
- Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to help them set and maintain their shape.
- For extra richness, use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips.
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and enjoy a cool, fudgy texture.
- These brownie bites are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 85kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
