This is one of our new favorite recipes! It took a few attempts to perfect but by now I’ve had plenty of practice making them. My husband requests these weekly…no, really, he’s getting quite spoiled.

The brownies are not only gluten-free, but also grain free.  They are made with real, simple ingredients, and the secret ingredient is in the name: Black Beans! What’s better than eating brownies to increase the nutrients from beans and get extra fiber in your diet?

Before you put on your skeptical glasses or turn your nose up at black beans, I urge you to give them a taste for yourself! Pureed black beans give these brownies a chewy and moist texture and take place of the grain as a starch; no one will know these aren’t your typical fudgey brownies!

I like to purchase dry black beans and soak and cook them myself, but if you are pressed for time, organic canned beans that have been drained and rinsed will also work well!

P.S. If you’re serving these to people who do not typically eat a lot of fiber or beans, you may want to give them a friendly warning as to not over-consume…they may not appreciate the intestinal side-effects!!