I have a confession to make, I cheated making these brownies. I wanted to make brownies from scratch, but instead I got sick and had to think fast. So I cheated. And they came out heavenly.
YOU CAN'T TASTE THE BEANS IN THESE BROWNIES! Promise.
Ingredients
- I box brownie mix I used Trader Joe's
- 1 15 ounce organic BPA-free can black beans
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease 8 x 8 baking pan.
- Take can of beans and one cup of water and place in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Mix with brownie mix until well combined. Fold in pomegranates.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minute or until toothpick comes out clean when placed in the center. Cool on wire rack.
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Please make these and let me know how much you love them! Thanks for stopping by~
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
I've made black bean cupcakes, but love that you added them to a mix to make it even easier. I want to try with a gluten free brownie mix!
Catherine
Dear Lauren, I have heard so much about black bean brownies but I have never made them before. I have too make a note of it...especially after seeing these! Your brownies look so rich and moist...and simple too! Will pin. xo, Catherine
[email protected]+press
I've always wanted to try black bean brownies, and I LOVE that you used a box 🙂 they look terrific
[email protected]+Dinner-Mom
These have been on my bucket list for so long! Love the addition of pomegranate!
[email protected]+Chez+CateyLou
I love a good easy recipe!! Sometimes, you just need to use a box mix! I've never tried using black beans in brownies but I really want to. I love the idea!
[email protected]+gratitude+&+greens
Oooo, I've wanted to try black bean brownies for ages! These sound delicious, I love that you added pomegranate!
[email protected]+press
I've always wanted to try black bean brownies - they look SO fudgy
[email protected]+A+Mind+Full+Mom
I make black bean brownies all the time...but the addition of pomegrante is genius!
Bridget
Perhaps you meant a 8x8 pan instead of 9x13? You said the yield is 12 small brownies. I am thinking 12 brownies in a 9x13 would be pretty big brownies!
lauren.kelly
YES! Thank you Bridget, I will correct that now!
Bridget
Sure thing! And thanks for the recipe. I am making these with TJs GF brownie mix right NOW! 🙂
lauren.kelly
Awesome, Bridget! I hope you like them!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)
I've honestly never tried any bean brownie recipes but these look so delicious and fudgy! Love the addition of pomegranate seeds!
lauren
Thank you Alex! Hope you like them 🙂
lauren.kelly
Hi Christy! Look for one that is Organic or even Gluten-Free. Read the ingredients and make sure there are no trans fats or too much sugar. Let me know how they turn out 🙂
Christy
I don't have a Trader Joe's...what other brand of mix would you recommend that I could use with good results in this recipe? These look so good!!!
Mary
Can you use canned black bean or black bean paste instead?
lauren.kelly
Hi Mary! Canned black beans would be great in this recipe. Hope you like it!