Kidney Bean Brownies (Vegan, High Protein)
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If you’re here for a simple Kidney Bean Brownie recipe, congrats, you’ve found it.
Update 2025: It’s dry. It’s not the tastiest cake you’ll ever eat. But it’s… okay. What a glowing endorsement for my recipe.
That said, if you’re after something vegan, high in protein, and made with just 6 ingredients, these brownies do the job.
Each piece clocks in at around 7g of protein. They’re fudgy-ish, plant-based, gluten-free, and edible.
Ingredients needed
Red kidney beans: The base of these brownies. They replace flour, add structure, fiber, and protein. Rinse well unless you like salty, bean-scented dessert.
Liquid sweetener: For sweetness and moisture. Molasses gives a deeper, slightly bitter flavor; agave or date syrup will be milder. Maple syrup, rice syrup, or agave should work.
Tahini: Adds richness and binds everything together. Slightly nutty and savory. You can also use peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Carob powder: This is your chocolate flavor. Carob is naturally sweet and caffeine-free. Use cacao powder for a deeper flavor.
Plant-based protein powder: Gives the brownies a protein boost and firms them up a bit.
Chocolate chunks or chips: Optional. Skip it, or use chopped nuts, dried fruit, or cacao nibs.
Kidney Bean Brownies (Vegan, High-protein)
Fudgy, plant-based, gluten-free, and, most importantly - incredibly delicious Kidney Bean Brownies.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 250g red beans
- 50g liquid sweetener (molasses, agave or date syrup)
- 50g tahini
- 10g carob powder (or cocoa powder)
- 40g plant-based protein powder
- 30g chocolate
Instructions
- Wash and dry 250g of red beans, and place them in a blender, together with 50g molasses and 50g tahini. Blend until everything is smooth.
- Then, add the dry ingredients - the carob powder and the protein powder. Blend once again.
- Once everything is well combined, add 30g of chocolate and mix it up with a spoon.
- Transfer the mixture on a baking tray, and spread evenly.
Bake it for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees. - Once it cools down, cut in pieces, and enjoy!
Notes
- The mixture should end up quite sticky and thick, so use your hands to spread and even it out.
- Next time I will try to freeze the dough without baking it, as it really looks super good!
- Find the recipe video below:
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 5,4gSaturated Fat: 1,4gSodium: 133,1mgCarbohydrates: 11,5gFiber: 0,7gSugar: 4,8gProtein: 7g
