Description
Rich, fudgy, protein‑packed bars that taste like chocolate brownie—whip them up in minutes with no baking required, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or on-the-go fuel.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup nut butter of choice (or oil)
½ cup pure maple syrup (or honey, agave, date syrup)
3 tbsp cocoa powder
⅔ cup oat flour or almond flour, or 1 cup rolled oats
½ cup chocolate chips (essential)
Optional Chocolate Coating:
Either: Melt ½ cup chocolate chips with 2 tsp oil
Or: Whisk together ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and ¼ cup maple syrup or agave
Instructions
Line an 8‑inch pan with parchment or wax paper.
Blend black beans (well‑rinsed), salt, nut butter (or oil), sweetener, cocoa powder, and flour or oats in a food processor until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to the lined pan and freeze until set.
If using, prepare the optional chocolate coating after the bars chill for at least 30 minutes: either melt chips with oil or whisk the alternative coating ingredients, then spread over the bars and freeze again until set.
Slice into 8–12 bars and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
