Black bean brownies are an American variation that uses mashed black beans as the base. This gluten-free recipe is based on a simple idea: replacing flour with a natural, protein-rich ingredient. The result is a dense, moist, and structured cake, and the cocoa adds the sweetness that children love. It's a dessert designed for simplicity, made with common ingredients. Mix everything together in a blender or food processor to obtain a smooth batter effortlessly. This gives you the characteristic texture of a brownie without using regular flour. As with traditional brownies, you can add nuts. This cake is delicious, but be careful not to overbake it, or it will become dry.

Black bean brownie: Low GI, high in protein and gluten-free

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 20 mins Total time 30 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 6 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Cooking method: Cook Expert, Traditional

Ingredients

Servings

• 250g black beans (approximately 100g dry)
• 2 eggs
• 100g of coconut (or cane) sugar
• 50g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 50g at room temperature
• 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
• 1 handful of crushed walnuts (optional)
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
   
2. Blend the cooked red beans with the eggs and butter until you obtain a smooth paste.
3. Add the sugar, cocoa, salt and yeast.
4. Add the nuts if you wish.
5. Pour the batter into a square or rectangular silicone mold or one lined with baking paper.
6. Bake for 25 minutes. The center should still be soft.
7. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
   

Keywords: gluten-free brownie, black bean brownie, flourless American dessert, protein recipe, gluten-free chocolate cake

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