Recipes and Cooking Fudgy Black Bean Brownies Be the first to rate & review! Black beans and applesauce make an unlikely pair, yet delicious contribution to this fudgy low-sugar brownie recipe. By Colleen Weeden Colleen Weeden As a food expert, Colleen Weeden has written extensively for Better Homes & Gardens. From airfryer tips to advice on how to poach an egg, she shares her passion for food with practical, easy-to-follow tips. She has also contributed to Midwest Living magazine. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 13, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brie Passano Hands On Time: 15 mins Bake Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 brownies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¾ cup canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained ⅔ cup unsweetened applesauce 3 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup white whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil over edges. In a food processor combine beans, applesauce, and chopped chocolate. Cover and process until smooth. Add granulated sugar, cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla. Cover and process until combined. In a small bowl stir together next four ingredients (through salt). Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture. Cover and process just until combined. Spread batter into prepared baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or just until center is firm and edges are slightly puffed. Cool in pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Using foil, lift out brownies. Cut into bars. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 94 Calories 3g Fat 14g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 94 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 12mg 4% Sodium 79mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Total Sugars 7g Protein 3g Vitamin C 0.1mg 1% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 1.6mg 9% Potassium 117mg 2% Folate, total 4.7mcg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.