These gluten-free peppermint black bean brownies are out of this world delicious. The holiday season isn't complete without some sugary treat like my healthy brownie recipe. Try making this healthy black bean and beet brownies recipe for your family. It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy.
First, let me tell you a little secret about these brownies. These black bean brownies have beets in them. Yes, beets! You wouldn't even know this delicious black bean brownie recipe is filled with good-for-you ingredients.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Healthy Brownie Recipe?
- Heart Healthy - Beets contain nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide supports healthy blood flow and may even lower blood pressure.
- Support Healthy Mood - Raw cacao increases levels of serotonin and acts as a natural antidepressant.
- Functional Dessert - It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy.
- Gluten-Free Dessert - Perfect gluten-free holiday treat.
🎁 My Favorite Healthy Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe During the Holiday Season!
I have created a healthier version of a traditional brownie. So, this is still so satisfying, and I guarantee no one will even know that this is filled with nutrient-dense ingredients. Also, if you love a special holiday treat, then this is the one to make.
These brownies are made with cacao. Cacao is a super food that I love to add to so many recipes. It is an excellent replacement for traditional cocoa powder. Cacao is believed to be a super beneficial medicine with more than 300 beneficial compounds.
If you take out the sugar content that dark chocolate contains, you're left with the real stuff - pure unadulterated cacao.
Traditional cocoa powders typically contain a lot of added sugar, while raw cacao powder is brimming with antioxidants, no sugar added, and full of vitamins and minerals.
The bad news here is that many products made from cacao destroy their beneficial qualities through processing, cooking, or refining them. Most milk chocolate bars, for example, are more sugar and hydrogenated oils than cacao. Check for high levels of cacao and a minimum of processing.
🍫 Raw Cacao Health Benefits
Cacao has been shown in studies to increase the levels of neurotransmitters that help us feel happier and give us a positive outlook on life. The raw cacao health benefits include:
- Serotonin - Raw cacao increases the levels of serotonin and acts as a natural antidepressant.
- Endorphins - Cacao also increases the secretion of endorphins, which leads to a sense of well-being.
- Anandamide - Sometimes called the "bliss" chemical. Raw cacao has a compound that increases the levels of anandamide in the brain, and enzymes that delay the breakdown of anandamide. This helps give us longer periods of relaxation.
- Phenylethylamine (PEA) - This natural compound is made and released by the brain when we are in love. Also, PEA is an antidepressant, mood elevator, and helps increase our alertness and focusing abilities.
I am sure you will enjoy these black bean beet brownies so much. In addition, if you want to try out some other recipes with raw cacao powder, consider:
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♥️ Beet Nutrition Facts
Beets are good for your cardiovascular health. Betalains are the phytochemicals in beets, which increase the body's production of glutathione, the nutrient that beautifies and detoxifies.
Beets naturally contain nitrates, which your body converts to nitric oxide. Studies indicate drinking beet juice helps with blood flow and even lower blood pressure. In addition, you can read more about the benefits of beets here.
Key Nutrients of Beets
Antioxidants | Carotenoids (Beta-Carotene) | Betalains | Phytonutrients | Folate | Vitamin C | Magnesium | Iron
🧡 Peppermint Black Bean and Beet Brownies Recipe
Learn how easy it is to make healthy brownies that tastes great, but is also filled with good for you nutrients.
📖 Recipe
Peppermint Black Bean and Beet Brownies Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (Drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ¼ cup beets (Cooked, if using canned beets, drain and rinse).
- ¾ cup raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup sugar, coconut
- 2 candy canes, peppermint (Crushed)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet (Dairy-Free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8" by 10" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray. In a food processor or blender, combine the black beans, beets, coconut milk, cacao powder, vanilla, peppermint extracts, coconut sugar, eggs, hemp hearts, salt, and baking powder. You will blend until smooth.
- Next, stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Pour into the baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Check to ensure the inside is cooked by poking with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, remove it from the oven. If the batter is still wet, keep it in the oven for a few minutes more.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. After that, cut into 1-inch squares and place onto a plate.
- Lastly, crush the peppermint candy canes into pieces small enough to top with brownie pieces. Top the brownies with the crushed candy canes. Then enjoy this healthy gluten-free brownie recipe.
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Bean Brownie Key Nutrients
Fiber | Protein | Iron | Magnesium| Phosphorus | Folate
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