Dessert for 11
Black Bean Turtle Brownies
Black beans, cocoa, maple syrup, and date caramel bake into fudgy brownies with a nutty turtle-style topping.
$2.28for 4 servings
$0.57 per serving$2.28 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 11servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.92Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 5 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup chopped raw pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup date caramel
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square pan with oil.
- Stir the flaxseed meal and water together, then let the mixture thicken for 5 minutes.
- Blend the beans, coconut oil, cocoa, salt, vanilla, coconut sugar, maple syrup, baking powder, and flax mixture until smooth.
- Stir in the pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, then spread the batter in the pan.
- Dollop the date caramel over the batter and gently swirl it with a knife.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then cool the brownies in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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