https://minimumviablerecipes.com/tags/dessert/Recent content in Dessert on Minimum Viable RecipesHugoen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://minimumviablerecipes.com/recipes/vegan-black-bean-brownies/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://minimumviablerecipes.com/recipes/vegan-black-bean-brownies/<p>Black beans in brownies sounds wrong until you try them. The beans blend completely smooth and give the brownies a dense, fudgy texture while quietly adding protein and fibre. The aquafaba (the liquid from the can) acts as a binder, so no flax eggs or fancy stuff needed. These taste better the next day, keep well in the fridge, and clock in around 155 calories each.</p> <h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 can (540ml) black beans, liquid reserved</li> <li>3 tbsp aquafaba (the reserved bean liquid)</li> <li>½ cup cocoa powder</li> <li>⅓ cup vital wheat gluten</li> <li>⅓ cup maple syrup</li> <li>2 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>2 tsp vanilla extract</li> <li>1 tsp baking powder</li> <li>¼ tsp salt</li> <li>1 tsp espresso powder (optional, deepens the chocolate flavour)</li> <li>⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)</li> <li>Pinch of stevia or sweetener of choice</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li> <p>Drain the black beans over a bowl to catch the liquid — you need 3 tbsp of aquafaba. Rinse the beans well.</p>