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Black Bean Brownies with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Chia Jam

Black Bean Brownies with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Chia Jam

Servings 16 bars
Calories 180 kcal
Author Savannah Potts, Culinary Nutrition Intern

Ingredients

  • Brownie Layer
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added back beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • Raspberry Chia Jam Layer
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • Cream Cheese Layer
  • 1 (8-ounce) block Greek cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil; coat foil with cooking spray.

  2. Combine beans, honey, coconut oil and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add eggs; cover and process just until blended. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.

  3. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 3 inches from the edge comes out clean. Cool completely while leaving them in the pan. 

  4. While brownie layer bakes, prepare raspberry chia jam layer. Combine raspberries and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until the berries are thawed and begin to form a sauce. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds. Return to heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened. Set aside to cool. 

  5. For the cream cheese layer, combine cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in food processor; cover and blend until smooth. 

  6. Spread cream cheese mixture over the top of the brownies; then pour the chia jam on top. 

  7. Place in the freezer for 1 hour or until you are ready to serve. Slice into small squares.