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Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies

Updated: Jul 19, 2022 · Published: Sep 24, 2019 by Laura Yautz · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies is sponsored by Purity Coffee, and contains sponsored links. I have received free product in exchange for my honest opinions.

Hands up if you love cooking with coffee!! 🙋‍♀️ You're going to want to make these Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies STAT!

Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies pinterest graphic

Seriously just LOOK at those! These babies are super moist, with just the right about of chocolate and coffee to remind you of your favorite coffee shop beverage without putting you in a sugar coma.

That's right! These fudgy black bean brownies have no added refined sugar. They are sweetened with dried dates so when you love these brownies, they love you right back! Learn more about why I love using dates as a sweetener in my post Heart Healthy Chocolate Date Sauce.

And the black beans? High fiber, high protein fill. No one will ever know that's what's in them! It's like black (bean) magic! See what I did there? 😋

Okay, but what about the coffee? I absolutely love it, but is coffee good for your heart? Check out my recent blog post to find out more.

How to make Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies

To make these delicious gems, start by brewing some very strong coffee, or espresso. I poured 1 ¼ cups of hot water through 4 tablespoons of ground Purity Coffee, and left it soak for a bit. (I love Purity Coffee's smooth taste - especially in baking!) Put the dates in the coffee while it's soaking to kill two birds with one stone! Once the coffee is the strength you like and the dates are soft, puree them in a blender on high until smooth to make sweetened coffee syrup!

It's pretty quick from here! All the wet ingredients, plus the black beans, go into a food processor, and processed until smooth. I used pumpkin here instead of oil. You could also use applesauce. Or oil - but the nutrition will be different than below. Mix the dry ingredients together, and dump into the food processor. Pulse until combined.

I recommend lining your brownie pan with parchment paper to make removing the brownies easy - plus you won't need to grease the pan. Toss chopped pecans on the top right before going in the oven if you like.

Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies with a bag of Purity Coffee in the background

If you want to try Purity Coffee, I have been able to score a 10% discount for you on your entire order! Just go to the Purity Coffee Shop, make your selections, and use discount code LYAUTZRD10 at the checkout.

Now enjoy these fudgy mocha black bean brownies in all their glory! If you try them, let me know how you like them!

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Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies with powdered sugar being sprinkled on them

Fudgy Mocha Black Bean Brownies

Laura Yautz
These brownies are so moist and delicious, no one will guess what's in them! A little black (bean) magic!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 (or 12 small brownies)
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup very strong brewed Purity Coffee
  • 1 cup dried Dates, pitted
  • 1 ½ cups (1 can) low sodium Black Beans, drained and rinsed if canned
  • ¼ cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Pure maple syrup (optional - if you want sweeter brownies)
  • ⅔ cup Cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup Whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoon ground Chia Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ cup chopped Pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

  • To the very strong, hot brewed coffee, add the dates, and allow to soak at least 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, pour the coffee and dates into your high-speed blender, and blend on high until very smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To a food processor, add black beans, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and sweetened coffee syrup (and maple syrup if using). Process on high until the mixture is smooth.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients (except pecans) in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the food processor, and pulse to mix.
  • Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 or 9x9 brownie pan, lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle pecans over the top, if desired.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until cracks begin to form on the top, and the edges are visibly cooked.
  • Allow to cook in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire cooling rack.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 170kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 32.8g (11%)Protein: 6.5g (13%)Fat: 4.2g (6%)Saturated Fat: 0.9g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 68.8mg (3%)Potassium: 531.3mg (15%)Fiber: 9.4g (39%)Sugar: 10.9g (12%)Vitamin A: 53IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1.7mg (2%)Calcium: 104.1mg (10%)Iron: 2.7mg (15%)

*Nutrition information is an estimate, and will change based on the brand and individual ingredients and amounts you use. This is provided for your convenience only.

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  1. Cass says

    June 24, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    5 stars
    These sound wonderful. I'm going to try them, but substitute apple sauce for the pumpkin puree.

    Reply
    • Laura Yautz says

      June 26, 2023 at 8:45 am

      That will be a great substitute! I hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nilda Bergmann says

    June 11, 2023 at 7:54 pm

    Hi Laura,
    I just found you and am totally enjoying "Being Nutritious". The recipes look so "yummy". So far I've only tried the Sweet Potato Cornbread but, unfortunately, I messed it up as I did not have the proper cornmeal. However, I will make it again and it will come out moist and tasty.
    I just started the Mediterranean Dash Diet and I'm believing together with your recipes and the Dash Diet I'll be successful.
    I just enrolled in you Email Course, I do need the help. Will this also put me on you News Letter list, if not how do I sign up.
    Thanks for your informative information and wonderful recipes.
    Nilda B

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    • Laura Yautz says

      June 14, 2023 at 9:41 am

      Hi Nilda, thanks for your comment! Happy to hear you're enjoying the site, and I hope you find many more recipes here you love. If you enrolled in the email course, you're signed up for the newsletter too! Happy to have you aboard!

      Reply
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