Chocolate-Chili Bean Brownies with Espresso

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Dense and fudgy brownies made with black beans for moisture and protein, accented with bittersweet chocolate, a hint of chili, and espresso for depth. This recipe (gluten free), ready in about 32 minutes, layers canned black beans, drained and rinsed, unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp espresso powder
1/4 tsp chili powder
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Step 2: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp espresso powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
Step 6: Bake for 20-22 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 7: Let cool completely before slicing into 12 squares.