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Black Bean Brownies Halloween Recipe Easy Spooky Treats Kids Love

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These spooky black bean brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and secretly packed with fiber and protein. Perfect for Halloween parties or a healthier treat, they’re easy to make, kid-approved, and endlessly customizable with fun decorations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water, mixed and rested 5 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (avocado, canola, or melted coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar/unrefined sugar)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (plus extra for topping, use dairy-free if needed)
  • Candy eyeballs (for decoration)
  • Orange and black sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
  • White chocolate drizzle or icing (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
  2. In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine black beans, eggs (or flax eggs), and oil. Blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Add sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) to the bean mixture. Blend or pulse until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Remove the blade and fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
  5. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Add extra chocolate chips and candy eyeballs if desired.
  6. Bake for 22-26 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick near the edge comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then lift out using parchment.
  8. Decorate cooled brownies with white chocolate drizzle, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles as desired.
  9. Slice into 16 squares (or 9 for larger brownies) and serve.

Notes

Blend the beans thoroughly for the fudgiest texture. Don’t overbake—brownies should be just set at the edges and a bit soft in the center. Chill before slicing for clean edges. Decorate only after brownies are fully cooled. For vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Brownies freeze well.

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