Try this No Bake Black Bean Brownies recipe
- Carbohydrate 0.664125 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 40.80315 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0.00315 g
- Saturated Fat 35.292525 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (52g)
- Sodium 2325.9525 mg
- Sugar 0.664125 g
- Trans Fat 2.40909 g
- Calories 367 calories
Step-by-step
- In a powerful blender or food processor, process all ingredients (except cacao nibs and drizzle) until very smooth.
- Add cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips and pulse a few times.
- Pour into lined with parchment paper 8" x 8" square dish.
- Level with spatula, drizzle with chocolate (optional) and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Cut into 16 squares and enjoy.
Labels like healthy sweets often conceal a heavy reliance on powders and synthetic binders, masking what actually happens inside a food processor bowl when legumes meet dried fruit. Legumes ground without heat require extreme mechanical shear to break down their skins, which means your choice of appliance determines whether you achieve a velvety emulsion or a gritty paste. Process the drained beans and pitted dates for a full two minutes before checking the consistency, scraping down the sides of the drum repeatedly to catch stubborn pieces of date skin that evade the blade.
Judging Consistency Without Heat
Because this preparation bypasses the oven entirely, traditional cues like toothpick tests or internal thermometer readings do not apply. Instead, look for a glossy, uniform mass that pulls away cleanly from the edges of the food processor bowl and holds a stiff peak when you lift the blade. If the mixture appears crumbly or separate after initial processing, introduce one additional tablespoon of melted coconut oil to restore the necessary lipid emulsion before transferring the batter to the parchment-lined dish. Freezing the mixture for at least three hours solidifies the saturated fats in the coconut oil, allowing you to slice clean, sharp squares.
- If the batter remains too wet to hold a shape, extend the initial freezing time by one hour.
- When slicing the frozen block, wipe the knife blade with a warm, damp cloth between cuts to prevent sticking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks, as refrigeration alone may cause the texture to soften excessively.
