These peanut butter swirl black bean brownies are so fudgy and so delicious. The texture can’t be beaten! They seriously are like fudge. I’m becoming a peanut butter swirl cheerleader. It should go on top of all brownie recipes!
This recipe is gluten-free and sweetened with only maple syrup. (Oh! and so are these Healthy Chocolate Haystack Cookies) Black Bean Brownies are among my all-time favourite comfort foods. Don’t knock ‘em ‘til you try ‘em!
If you have guests coming, whip up a batch of Chocolate and Peanut Butter Black Bean Brownies and let your guests know upon arrival that you made this treat especially for them. “Help yourself anytime!”
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies Recipe and Nutrition Notes
This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket when you’re welcoming guests who have dietary restrictions such as requiring dairy-free or gluten-free foods. For those who eat a vegan diet, just omit eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
If you don’t have a blender, you can use a food processor and combine all ingredients together (except chocolate chips and the peanut butter swirl). I do find, however, that a blender gives a much better final texture to the brownies.
You can experiment with switching the peanut butter for any nut or seed butter. Try sunflower seed butter or tahini or almond butter next time!
I always keep these brownies in the fridge, I prefer the texture when they’re cold.
If you make these brownies, take a photo for your instagram stories and tag me. (@lifearoundthetable.ca) I would love to see your creation!
Yes! Just ensure that the brand of oats that you’re using is certified gluten free.
Yes! You can actually omit the egg yolks. Just ensure that you are using dairy free chocolate chips.
Yes, of course you can omit the peanut swirl! If you’re doing so because of a peanut allergy you could replace the swirl with sunflower seed butter or tahini or almond butter etc.
Yes, I have frozen black bean brownies many times and it doesn’t effect the flavour or texture.
How to Make Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8 pan by either greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
Add oats to a blender or food processor. Pulse until you have a smooth flour-like consistency.
In a small bowl, combine the oat flour you just made with salt, baking powder and cocoa powder. Stir together thoroughly.
In the blender, add together the black beans (drained), brewed coffee, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, 2 egg yolks and vanilla extract. Blend until quite smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Add to the brownie pan and smooth out the top.
In a separate small bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt.
Make 9 small dollops of the peanut mixture on the top of your brownie batter and with the end of a chopstick or a similar kitchen tool swirl the peanut butter through the brownie batter to create a beautiful swirl pattern.
Bake for 20 minutes and allow to cool completely. These brownies are best if you let them set in the fridge for a few hours before enjoying them.
Makes 9-12 brownies.
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
- 4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 and a ½ cups canned black beans (19 oz can)
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (optional)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 egg yolks (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Peanut Swirl
- 4 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8x8 pan by either greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Add oats to a blender or food processor. Pulse until you have a smooth flour-like consistancy.
- In a small bowl, combine the oat flour you just made with salt, baking powder and cocoa powder. Stir together thoroughly.
- In the blender, add together the black beans (drained), brewed coffee, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, 2 egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Blend until quite smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Add to the brownie pan and smooth out the top.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Make 9 small dollops of the peanut mixture on the top of your brownie batter.
- With the end of a chopstick or a similar kitchen tool swirl the peanut butter through the brownie batter to create a beautiful swirl pattern.
- Bake for 20 minutes and allow to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
If you make these Black Bean Brownies please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! I aim to respond to every single comment. I am so grateful when you trust me and try one of my recipe creations in your own kitchen. I love to hear how it went! Let’s connect on Instagram and tag me in your food pics!
‘Til next time,
Christa says
This recipe was easy and I wasn't sure how it would turn out without flour and sugar but the oats and maple syrup worked wonders. These satisfy my chocolate desire and are absolutely delicious.
I'll definitely make them again. And the secret is to keep the black beans a secret.
Christy Faber says
Yes! Don't tell anyone about the black beans until after they've enjoyed. They will never know!
Carly | My Green Toddler says
Yum! Brownies are my absolute favourite food and I've been experimenting lately with squeezing some veggies in like beetroot and sweet potato so looking forward to giving black beans a go.
Christy Faber says
YES! Sneaking veggies in anywhere you can!
Ashley says
These brownies were AMAZING! I had tried a bean brownie recipe before but they were terrible so I was hesitant to try it again but I'm so happy that I did. As a regular brownie these were phenomenal...then add in the simple and healthy ingredients and beans...I'm in heaven!
Thank you so much for sharing this. This will be a repeat in our home!
BradyBrady McCann says
Loving this site, and these brownies are awesome. It's just the recipe that I was looking for. My wife is gluten/dairy free and has mild reactions to refined sugar, so these were perfect!
Christy Faber says
I love to hear that! Those dietary restrictions can be tough and finding sweet treats that work are a must! Thank you for the kind comment.
Diana Cartwright says
These brownies are absolutely awesome - so fudgy and rich (with good fat!). Next time i'm going to quadruple the recipe, so i can just eat several instead of meal and not feel guilty, lol!! 😉
Christy Faber says
Quadruple the recipe! You're a true fan! Thank you so much for the kind comment.
Bekah says
Absolutely LOVE this recipe! I made it for some company a few weeks ago and each guest asked me for the recipe. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
I’m a also diabetic, so it’s so nice to have a treat that won’t spike my blood sugar! All the fibre and protein is absolutely perfect.
Christy Faber says
I love to hear that!
Danielle says
This recipe was so easy and fun to make with my kids! My son was especially curious about the peanut butter swirl the brownies tasted delicious straight from the pan. We can’t wait to try them once they’ve cooled down.
Christy Faber says
I love to hear that your kids got involved! I always sneak a little hot out of the pan as well!
Janai says
These brownies were so delicious! I couldn’t help myself from snacking on them throughout the day. I tried the vegan option by omitting the eggs and I was so happy they turned out so well! Definitely going to add this to my list of go to desserts.
Christy Faber says
Thank you for trying them! One of my favourite things about this snack is how versatile it is for almost any dietary restriction! Thanks for the review
Taylor says
I have been looking for a great black bean brown recipe and I am so excited to try this! This will definitely be made ASAP. I can tell by looking the ingredients over, that this recipe is exactly what I have been looking for.
Sadie says
This looks so good! I love that you used black beans in this. Will have to try soon!
Christy Faber says
Thank you! It sounds crazy but it works!
Kristy says
It is funny the things you can use in recipes these days and not notice a real difference with the healthier version of a classic...thanks for sharing.
Christy Faber says
It's so true!
Victoria says
This recipe is amazing! We love to eat these cold as they are very fudgy then. I have never found a black bean brownie recipe that has tasted this delicious before. Definitely a go to recipe for us now!