What makes brownies more fudgy?

In my opinion, black beans! I know it sounds weird but as long as you blend the batter up really well before baking, you'd never even know there were black beans in the brownies! Plus these black forest brownies are healthier than traditional recipes.

How should you store black bean brownies?

I recommend storing them in the refrigerator. You can store them at room temperature but they may spoil faster (these brownies are so moist, they spoil fairly quickly at room temp!). If you put a whipped cream layer on top, I definitely recommend storing in the fridge because of the dairy!

Are black bean brownies gluten free?

It depends on what all is in the recipe but this recipe is! There is no flour, with the exception of old fashioned oats, which I recommend buying a certified gluten-free brand if you don't eat gluten.

Black Forest Brownies (Gluten-Free)

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Black forest brownies are the perfect combination of rich, dark chocolate and tart, chewy dried cherries. And this recipe is the perfect, healthier version!

Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 brownies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1-15oz can (219g) black beans, rinsed & drained
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup (170g) pure maple syrup
1/3 cup (37g) old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup (34g) neutral oil (olive, avocado)
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons black cocoa powder
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (108g) dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup (92g) chocolate chips (mini, milk, dark, white - your preference!)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/163 degrees C and prepare an 8x8" baking dish.
Combine all ingredients except cherries and chocolate chips in a blender or food processor.
Blend on high for 2-3 minutes, or until completely smooth.
Pour batter into a large 5-quart mixing bowl and stir in cherries and chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until center is fairly stiff (a toothpick may come out semi-clean).
Let cool for 20-30 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

If topping with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh cherries, be sure brownies are completely cool beforehand.
Store brownies in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 2 months.
- You can store at room temperature but the brownies will spoil a lot faster because of all the moisture!
You can omit the cherries altogether to make a classic, fudgy brownie!
Add a splash of cherry liquor (1-2 teaspoons) for a stronger cherry flavor
Add 1-2 teaspoons of espresso powder to really bring out the chocolate flavor
Use white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips in the batter (or use a combination of chocolate!)
I originally tried this brownie recipe using fresh cherries, but the batter wouldn't fully bake in the middle because of the moisture from the fruit. I would imagine maraschino cherries and cherry pie filling would yield the same result (plus add quite a bit of added sugar), so I recommend using dried cherries for that reason!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 202
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 313
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 29
Fiber: 4
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 47

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