These High-Protein Chocolate Brownies Are Vegan And Gluten-Free
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
16 Squares
Ingredients
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 9 ounces silken tofu
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, plus more, for topping
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, plus more, for topping
Directions
  1. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Prepare an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. Blend the black beans and tofu in a food processor until smooth, for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the oil, vanilla, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt, and coffee, if using. Process until uniform.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
  6. Transfer the batter to a pan and smooth the surface. Dot with more chocolate chips and walnuts.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the center is just set.
  8. Cool fully before slicing and serving the high-protein chocolate brownies.