https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 16:42:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1047207 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:45:49 +0000 mrsmate 1047207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is crazy, I just made black bean brownies last night! I used leftover dried beans that I'd cooked for a different dish, and baked from scratch. This is the recipe I used:<br /> <a href="http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2013/01/fudgy-black-bean-brownies.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2013/01/fudgy-black-bean-brownies.html</a></p> <p>They came out rather dry for my taste but I think I overmixed the batter. You can't taste the beans at all, and the recipe yielded a lot, a whole 9x13 pan. I don't have much of a sweet tooth so this batch should last us at least a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1047175 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:36:06 +0000 swurlygurl 1047175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Nooo - I want them to be good SOOO badly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1047163 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:32:40 +0000 blackbird 1047163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG i made some a couple weeks ago. No. Not worth it. They definitely were not like real brownies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1047096 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:18:38 +0000 swurlygurl 1047096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What - this is so weird! I totally want to try it though... </p> <p>I should make them to bring to family dinner and not tell DH's family what's in them until after they eat them... *muahahaha* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1047083 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:15:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1047083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Did you ever try these? I just got some brownie mix on sale from the grocery store and I think I'm going to wip some up again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003350 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:55:22 +0000 LindsayInNY 1003350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a healthier (vegan, gluten-free!) version, check out this recipe from Happy Herbivore!: <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/2009/05/vegan-blackbean-brownies/" rel="nofollow">http://happyherbivore.com/2009/05/vegan-blackbean-brownies/</a></p> <p>Nutritional Info: 85 calories, 1g fat, 16g carbs, 4g protein (without optional sugar)</p> <p>Recipe:Black Bean Brownies<br /> Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 30 min | Total: 40 min | 9 servings</p> <p>Description<br /> Dense, fudge-y and ultra-healthy, these brownies are a great alternative to traditional brownies! It's amazing how they taste like chocolate and fudge and not beans! Chef's Notes: Rolled oats run through the food processor may substituted for the instant oats. Use optional sugar if your bananas are still green and not very ripe.</p> <p>Ingredients<br /> 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed<br /> 2 whole bananas<br /> ⅓ cup agave nectar<br /> ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa<br /> 1 tbsp cinnamon<br /> 1 tsp vanilla extract<br /> ¼ cup raw sugar (optional)<br /> ¼ cup instant oats </p> <p>Instructions<br /> Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8" pan and set aside. Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed. Stir in the oats and pour batter into the pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing. Chef's Note: if you find these brownies are too soft or too fudge-y, add another 1/4 cup oats or flour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003137 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:31:25 +0000 SweetiePie 1003137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh I want to try these too! I think they'd be great. I love the Asian pastries with bean paste so I could see how these would be good. </p> <p>Have you ever tried "no pudge" brownies? All you do is mix the powder mix they give you with vanilla yogurt! Nothing else. I've never tried it with any other brand than the actual "no pudge" brand but its excellent! You'd never know they aren't regular brownies. They have a single serve microwave option too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003102 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:16:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1003102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here is an actual recipe: </p> <p><a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=986481" rel="nofollow">http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=986481</a> </p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p> 1 Box Brownie Mix<br /> 1 Can 15 oz Black Beans </p> <p>Directions</p> <p>Drain and rinse beans. Place back in can, then fill can with water. Dump can in blender or food processer and puree. In a mixing bowl, mix together dry brownie mix with pureed beans. Pour in pan prepared per back of brownie mix. Be sure the mix is poured in as evenly as possible: because of the thickness of the batter, it will not level out during baking. Bake in oven according to directions on brownie mix. You may need to bake a little longer to cook through. Makes 16 servings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003101 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:16:49 +0000 looch 1003101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thanks again! I don't know why I am so disorganized with my posting and questions this morning! So not like me.</p> <p>I am def. trying these this week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003100 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:16:48 +0000 cmomma17 1003100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love black beans. I love brownies. But for some reason this is too weird for me!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003095 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:16:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1003095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Nope, I sprayed it with Pam, but I think these stick even less then normal brownies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003086 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:14:03 +0000 looch 1003086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Alright, that gives me an idea. I usually watch them as well and start checking when I can smell them!</p> <p>One last thing, did you do anything differently to prepare the pan? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003085 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:13:58 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1003085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PS - I use my magic bullet to blend up the can of beans/water. Its the perfect amount to fit in the magic bullet cup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003081 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:13:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1003081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I just kinda watched them. Last night I cooked them in a 6x9 pan (is that a normal size?) at 350 for about 25 minutes. Just like normal brownies, when a toothpick comes out clean they are done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003076 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:11:54 +0000 Dandelion 1003076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I'm saving this post. I'm gonna try it on my boys next week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003074 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:10:58 +0000 looch 1003074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Oh I forgot to ask, how long do you bake them for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003069 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:10:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1003069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @Dandelion: If you get a good box of mix (like ghiradelli) you can't taste them at all. They are really moist so the consistency is a bit different, but you can't taste the black bean flavor. </p> <p>Do it as a test and don't tell them! I don't really like black beans either and I love these! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003058 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:08:10 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1003058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooo I'll have to try this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003052 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:05:29 +0000 immabeetoo 1003052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used a scratch recipe with beans it was good! I'm going to try this Popsicle recipe soon <a href="http://healthyslowcooking.com/2013/08/08/black-bean-fudgesicles-from-the-great-vegan-bean-book/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HealthySlowCooking+%28Healthy+Slow+Cooking%29" rel="nofollow">http://healthyslowcooking.com/2013/08/08/black-bean-fudgesicles-from-the-great-vegan-bean-book/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HealthySlowCooking+%28Healthy+Slow+Cooking%29</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003051 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:03:45 +0000 Dandelion 1003051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm curious to try this...DH hates beans, though...I wonder if it would trick him? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1003047 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:02:46 +0000 looch 1003047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How is the taste, I am curious to try them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1001484 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:13:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1001484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: nope, literally the can of black beans filled with clear water and the brownie mix!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1001481 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:12:28 +0000 chopsuey 1001481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ooh. never tried it!<br /> so you add the oil, egg and all that good stuff too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/black-bean-brownies#post-1001457 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:06:28 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1001457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you ever made these? Omg they are so good. All you do is take a can of black beans, rinse them out and fill the can up with water. Blend the beans down and when smooth mix with a box of brownie mix (the better the mix the better they come out). Bake like normal! </p> <p>I'm sure they aren't super healthy but if you have a chocolate desire, they do the trick </p>