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Black Bean Brownie Muffins

April 2, 2025 Recipes

Brownies with beans?!

That’s right, black beans are the secret ingredient in these easy, fiber packed brownie muffins! If you’re looking for a healthier treat or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth, give these flourless black bean muffins a try – they taste like a delicious, cakey brownie with a lot less guilt!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (or you can use honey)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips,
    plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with baking liners and spray the inside of each liner with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine black beans and 1 egg in blender or food processor until beans are well blended.
  • Add two more eggs, maple syrup (or honey), coconut oil, and vanilla; blend again until smooth.
  • Add in cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; blend once more until smooth.
  • Fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly on top of each cup of muffin batter.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from tin and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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Keep muffins at room temperature for one day, then place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrients Per 1 Muffin:

Calories 159 cal
Carbohydrates 21.1 gl

Protein 4.8 g
Total Fat 7.3 g

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
Total Sugars 12.5 g

REFERENCES

Adapted from:
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/gluten-free-flourless-black-bean-brownie-muffins/

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position