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Black Bean Brownies with Homemade Peanut Butter Swirl

2 February, 2015 by Sloane 13 Comments

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Delicious chocolate black bean brownies with a homemade roasted peanut butter swirl.

Black beans in brownies probably sounds crazy to you. It sounded crazy to me too. I mean, how can black beans taste anything like brownies? Surprisingly, they do. There is no flour in this recipe, but you wouldn’t know it unless someone told you. I tested the recipe on Huck. I knew he would tell me if they tasted like black beans, and he ate 2! That’s a big deal for my husband that doesn’t like sweets.

For the batter, I used Terrapin’s Liquid Bliss. It’s a Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and literally taste like you’re drinking a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Chocolate and Peanut Butter would have to be one of my top 3 favorite flavor combos, so obviously, I’m a fan.

You want a beer with strong flavor that will standout, since this recipe doesn’t call for much beer. Really the possibilities are endless with this one. You could pick a coffee flavor beer, add a little spice with a ghost pepper porter, or add a little lactose with a milk stout. Walnuts would be a great addition as well.

For the homemade peanut butter, I lightly sprayed 1 pound of green peanuts with cooking spray and roasted in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. I allowed them to fully cool, removed the outside shell and skin, and blended in the food processor until smooth, about 5 minutes. I added a little coconut oil to thin out the mixture {Do not add water! Oil and water do not mix. I remembered that one the hard way!} I also added a little honey to the mix for sweetness.

Beers to Try:

  • Xocoveza Mocha Stout- Stone {I’m obsessed with this beer!!}
  • Mexican Standoff- Due South Brewing Co.
  • 2X Stout- Southern Tier

Black Bean Brownies with Homemade Peanut Butter Swirl
 
Serves: 12 Servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
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Adapted from Skinnytaste Amazing Flour-less Brownies
Ingredients
  • 1½ Cup Black Beans {Rinsed and Drained}
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Honey
  • ½ teaspoon Coconut Oil- Melted
  • 2 Tablespoon Beer
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Cup Chocolate Chips {Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate}
  • ½ Cup Peanut Butter- Warmed slightly in the microwave}
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a square baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper {the cooking spray will hold the parchment in place.} Lightly spray the parchment paper.
  2. Combined all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth. Stir in additional Chocolate Chips and pour into prepared baking dish.
  3. Add spoonfuls of peanut butter to the top of the brownie batter. Using a butter knife, swirl the peanut butter and brownie mixture.
  4. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  5. Allow to cool before cutting.
Notes
I made a batch of my Drunk Black Beans cooked in just water and beer. No spices.
You can substitute canned black beans, too.
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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    2 February, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    I hope you sent me some in the mail they look great. I Love You, Mom

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      12 February, 2015 at 2:10 PM

      I’ll make them the next time I see you :) Hopefully soon!

      Reply
  2. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    21 April, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Yes, you could just make me a batch of these please!! Love a black bean brownie and t hat peanut butter swirl, sign me up!

    Reply
  3. alisamarie says

    21 April, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    These sound fabulous! The beer must add a nice depth of flavor. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      22 April, 2015 at 7:20 AM

      It really does.

      Reply
  4. Dinner at the Zoo says

    22 April, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    These look so rich and delicious,I would have never guessed they had beans in them!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      22 April, 2015 at 7:21 AM

      My husband didn’t either. Right out of the oven, you’d never know this didn’t have flour in the mix.

      Reply
  5. Michelle@healthiersteps says

    22 April, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Wow these brownies look moist and delicious and I love the idea of using black beans, will have to try soon!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      22 April, 2015 at 7:21 AM

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  6. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

    22 April, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Looks delicious, yummy!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      22 April, 2015 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks

      Reply
  7. Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says

    22 April, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I can’t wait to try these! They look delicious, and not overly sweet :)

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      22 April, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      Not too sweet! :)

      Reply

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