Unsuspecting Sweets: Most Shared Black Bean Dessert Recipes

By Jeanette Morelan on February 1, 2016

Dessert in Disguise

While you might not normally associate black beans with sweets, crafty chefs have figured out a way to incorporate them into healthier desserts for a sneakily sweet spin on their nutrient-packed benefits. Check out these trending black bean delights—you might be inspired enough to try one out yourself!

 

Amazing Flourless Brownies

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If you haven’t tried black beans in brownies yet, now is the time! They’re a perfect substitute for flour and help create a rich, decadent batter that bakes perfectly into chocolatey goodness.

 

Black Bean Brownies 

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This recipe has been honed and perfected to create the ultimate fudgy treat. These flourless brownies are as good as—if not better than—the original.

 

Secretly Healthy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

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Black beans are the secret to these chewy chocolate cookies—but we swear you’ll never be able to tell.

 

Vegan Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

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Add crushed walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips to take these brownies to the next level. They’re a guilt-free dessert anyone can enjoy!

 

Fudgey Pumpkin Flourless Black Bean Brownies

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Pumpkin puree makes these brownies moist and utterly divine—not to mention perfect for those with nut, grain, or dairy allergies.

 

Vegan Black Bean Brownie Bites

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These little bites are packed full of fiber thanks to black beans and flaxseed. Who knew dessert could be good for you, too?

 

Flourless Black Bean Avocado Brownies

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Replacing flour with black beans and butter with avocado makes this brownies practically guilt-free.

 

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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You’d never be able to guess that this over-the-top cake was hiding some black beans—and we’re over the moon about the chocolate and peanut butter combo.

 

Amazing Black Bean Brownies

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Coffee powder gives a hint of rich mocha flavor to this healthy and indulgent brownie recipe.

 

Black Bean Truffles

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These adorable truffles have a similar flavor to a rich chocolate torte. And you’d never know that they’re secretly healthy!