Dessert
Cherry Black Bean Brownies
VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Fudgy and rich brownies made with a nutritious base of black beans and sweet dates, studded with juicy cherries and topped with crunchy roasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate.
Dessert
Fudgy and rich brownies made with a nutritious base of black beans and sweet dates, studded with juicy cherries and topped with crunchy roasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate.
% GDA = share of an average adult's daily reference intake (2000 kcal).
Values are estimates and may vary.
100 gDates
65 gHazelnuts
100 gCherries
25 gDark chocolatePit the 100 g dates, pit the 100 g cherries, and chop the 25 g hazelnuts and 25 g dark chocolate.
100 gDates
100 mlWaterSoak the 100 g dates in 100 ml water in a bowl for 10 minutes if they are firm or if you are not using a high-performance blender.
45 gRolled oats65 gHazelnuts
30 gCocoa powder
4 mlBaking powder
1 pinchSaltMix the 45 g rolled oats, 40 g hazelnuts, 30 g cocoa powder, 4 ml baking powder, and a 1 pinch salt together in a large bowl.
100 gDates100 mlWater
200 gBlack beansBlend the 200 g black beans together with the soaked dates and their soaking water in a high-speed blender until a smooth cream forms.
100 gDates100 mlWater200 gBlack beans45 gRolled oats65 gHazelnuts30 gCocoa powder4 mlBaking powder1 pinchSaltAdd the blended bean-date cream to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until combined.
100 gCherriesFold the pitted 100 g cherries gently into the brownie batter.
65 gHazelnuts25 gDark chocolateSpread the batter evenly into a baking dish (approx. 17x27 cm). Scatter the chopped 25 g hazelnuts and 25 g dark chocolate over the top. Bake at 180°C Umluft for 35 minutes.
15 mlNut butterLet the brownies cool completely, then drizzle with 15 ml nut butter before serving.