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Bertha Jones

100 Calorie Fudge Brownies

These fudgy, bean-based brownies are a healthier alternative, made with pantry staples like black beans and cocoa, offering a rich chocolate flavor in just 100 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (canned or cooked from dry)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (use maple for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder (for extra chocolate depth)
  • 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (for more chew)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment for easy removal.
  2. Place the drained and rinsed black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. The mixture should be thick but pourable — no visible bean bits.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes. The center should be set; a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  2. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For best results, ensure the batter is blended until smooth. These brownies are best enjoyed chilled or warmed with a scoop of yogurt or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, 4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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