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Healthy Mocha Brownies

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WW Freestyle Points 8
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Calories 254kcal

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These Healthy Mocha Brownies are gluten free and have a secret ingredient. They’re moist, chewy, and loaded with chocolate! You’re going to love them! 

Healthy Mocha Brownies

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It’s no secret that I’m a chocoholic. I have a minimum of one small square of 80% dark chocolate every day- sometimes more.. and these Healthy Chocolate Truffles – don’t even get my started!

It’s one of my only vices (other than pasta, of course!) I’m always looking for new ways to bake with chocolate…but somehow, I always find myself falling back to brownies.

Gluten Free Mocha Brownies

Brownies are definitely one of my favorite desserts, and judging by how popular my Paleo Salted Almond Butter Brownies are, it seems like you like them too!

There are few things better than biting into a warm fudge-y, chocolate-y dessert. Unless of course.. you add coffee to them like I did with these Healthy Mocha Brownies. Hellloooo new fav treat!

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Dairy Free Mocha Brownies

I would say that I’m equally in love with chocolate as I am with coffee. So why not pair them together in a dessert? Sure, it’s not as epic of a combo as chocolate and peanut butter, but it’s pretty darn close!

Most brownies are loaded with a ton of sugar, butter, and other not so healthy ingredients. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in these types of treats from time to time – but if you’re like me & chocolate is a staple in your diet, you’ll need a healthier alternative for your dessert needs!

Thankfully I’ve come up with the perfect solution: Healthy Mocha Brownies.

Easy Healthy Mocha Brownies

Ingredients for these healthy black bean brownies: 

These healthy mocha brownies  don’t need a lot of oil, butter or sugar. Their ingredients are pretty simple, and include a secret healthy ingredient… black beans!

The black beans give these brownies a yummy, chewy texture and some added protein and healthy fats (win win!). These healthy mocha brownies are also gluten free AND dairy free!

To make this recipe you’ll need cooked black beans, eggs, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, gluten free oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, finely ground coffee, chocolate chips.

Healthy Mocha Brownies

Next time you’re looking to make this popular dessert, skip the box mix or sugary homemade recipes and try this recipe. You won’t be disappointed + you can trick all your friends & family into eating something healthy!

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Substitutions for this recipe:

  • WW Freestyle note: Save 2SP per serving by using Lily’s Chocolate
  • Oil – You can use avocado or olive oil in this recipe
  • Chocolate – You can use any chocolate you like in this recipe. Chopped dark chocolate is delicious!

Healthy Mocha Brownies

Storing & Serving Mocha Brownies:

What is the best way to store brownies so they do not get stale? I store these brownies in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. I find that because these aren’t made with traditional flour/sugar – they can get stale quicker. Keeping them in the fridge helps keep them fresh! They will last 3-4 days (if they make it that long!)

Freezing: These brownies freeze really well! I like to bake them, allow them to cool, slice them and then freeze them. Whenever I want to enjoy one I just pop them in the microwave! They should be good for up to 3 months.

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Healthy Mocha Brownies
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Healthy Mocha Brownies

These Healthy Mocha Brownies are gluten free and have a secret ingredient. They're moist, chewy, and loaded with chocolate! You're going to love them!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy blackbean brownies, healthy mocha brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 254kcal
WW Freestyle Points 8
Author The Clean Eating Couple

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a greased 8x8 baking dish.
  • Puree black beans in food processor. Add in eggs, coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract. Puree until smooth.
  • Add in oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and ground coffee. Puree again until all ingredients are combined.
  • Stir in mini chips. The batter should be thick.
  • Pour batter into greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of brownies.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator to maintain freshness

Notes

Substitutions for this recipe:
  • WW Freestyle note: Save 2SP per serving by using Lily's Chocolate
  • Oil - You can use avocado or olive oil in this recipe
  • Chocolate - You can use any chocolate you like in this recipe. Chopped dark chocolate is delicious!

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Mocha Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 21mg1%
Potassium 311mg9%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Jana

    These sound delicious!!! I assume this recipe is for a 9×9 baking pan? If the recipe was doubled and went in a 9×13 pan, would the baking time be the same?

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  9. Lucie Palka

    I totally love chocolate too! And it’s usually not the dark kind I eat either. These brownies look really good. I love that they have beans in them too! I did pin it for later!

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  10. Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas

    Chocolate and coffee – how can you go wrong! These sound absolutely delicious and I know I’d be sneaking more than one when no one was looking. lol I’ve made a black bean brownie recipe before and was surprised at how good it was. Going to pin to make soon.

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      I promise you won’t regret it!! You can’t even tell that they are in the recipe!!

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  15. Claira

    I love chocolate too! I have to have a few dark chocolate chips after most of my dinners. They sound perfect to help my chocolate cravings.

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      Sometimes I’ll go for the chocolate chips! But I find that once I eat one… I can’t stop!

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      You should make these and put them in the freezer! Sometimes I’ll put them in mini muffin tins, make a bunch, and freeze them so that when the chocolate craving hits… I’m covered 🙂

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      The beans make them taste so yummy!! And adding coffee to them is seriously a game changer 🙂

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  23. Liz

    I’m a chocoholic like you, AND a coffee addict— so these brownies are right up my alley! Love the simple, wholesome ingredients. Can’t wait to try!

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      Thank you so much, Cayanne! We feel our best when we eat wholesome foods – so I love to share that with others! Let us know how you like them 🙂

      Reply

  31. LaKisha Riddick

    Good healthy sweet treats for me!!! Yummy!! I know that coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor. I can’t wait to try this recipe.

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    • thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com

      Right?? What a combo!! 🙂 Definitely give it a try- if you’re a coffee lover, the flavor is fantastic!

      Reply

  35. Olivia

    Hello! I read somewhere that these don’t need to be kept in the fridge!
    Is this true (great if so!) and how long would they last?
    Best, Olivia

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      Hi Olivia, I’m not sure where you read that – I recommend storing these in the fridge for freshness per the directions in the post 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply

  37. Amy

    5 stars
    I just made these last night!!! These are delicious! I don’t care what anyone says, always try the back bean brownie. The recipe is so easy.

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