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!
This post may include affiliate links. Click here to read my policy.
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..
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.
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!
Click here to pin this recipe for later.
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.
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… blackbeans!
The blackbeans 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!
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!
Click here to pin this recipe for later.
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!
Other delicious chocolate recipes you’ll love:
Healthy Mocha Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can of no-salt-added all natural black beans rinsed & drained
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup gluten free oat flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
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
- 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!
Lynne
January 27, 2014 at 1:05 pmThese brownies are so good! The subtle hint of coffee in background, the consistency, the cocoa….yum!
Jana
February 19, 2014 at 1:13 pmThese 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?
Clean Eating & Focused Training
February 19, 2014 at 2:05 pmI think that would work in a 9×13! The brownies don’t really rise very much, so whatever height they are when you pour them in is what they will be when they come out. If you pour it in the 9×13 and they’re super thin I would try a different pan!
Jana Dillingham
February 19, 2014 at 3:08 pmThank you! I’m gonna give it a shot!
Clean Eating & Focused Training
February 19, 2014 at 3:31 pmOkay! Let us know how it comes out! If you send us a picture we’ll post it here or on our Instagram! cleaneatingfocusedtraining@yahoo.com or Instagram: @cleaneatingfocusedtraining
mycleantreats
March 24, 2014 at 7:57 amYummmmy!
Clean Eating & Focused Training
March 24, 2014 at 8:57 amThey are delicious!!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy
April 7, 2016 at 11:24 amBrownies are my go-to dessert of choice! Love the healthy swaps in this recipe girl!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 7, 2016 at 11:49 amThank you!! You could probably make these if you use GF oats 🙂
Christina Bauer
April 7, 2016 at 1:32 pmI <3 black bean Brownies, but have never made a mocha variety! I'll give these a try soon.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 7, 2016 at 1:45 pmThanks, Christina! The coffee adds a nice kick!
Caroline Eaton
April 7, 2016 at 1:34 pmLook Delicious – Definitely trying these next week!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 7, 2016 at 1:45 pmThanks, Caroline! Let us know how you like them 🙂
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder
April 7, 2016 at 3:07 pmI have a minimum of er…. give small square of 80% dark chocolate every day *guilty smile* chocolate is good for you hehe. Thanks for the chocoholic recipe!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 9:22 amExactly my thoughts 🙂
Alexa [fooduzzi.com]
April 7, 2016 at 6:58 pmThese look so good! I’ve never tried black bean brownies before, but I bet that the cocoa powder, coffee, and chocolate chips really mask that bean flavor!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 9:23 amThanks, Alexa! You honestly can’t even tell that there area beans in them!
Lucie Palka
April 7, 2016 at 8:35 pmI 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!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 9:23 amLOL! We all need our chocolate fix 🙂
Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas
April 7, 2016 at 8:51 pmChocolate 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.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 9:24 amRight?! what a combo!!
Ilka
April 7, 2016 at 10:04 pmThese mocha brownies look too good! I want one like now!:)
Kristy @ Southern In Law
April 8, 2016 at 1:09 amThese look absolutely perfect! But then again, when are brownies ever NOT a good idea 😉 xo
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
April 8, 2016 at 8:16 amYes please! You can’t go wrong with this combination!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
April 8, 2016 at 11:20 amHooray for healthy brownies! I’ve seen black beans used in brownies a couple times and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it, but I would give it a shot. These do look tasty!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:23 pmI promise you won’t regret it!! You can’t even tell that they are in the recipe!!
Claira
April 8, 2016 at 11:22 amI 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.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:24 pmSometimes I’ll go for the chocolate chips! But I find that once I eat one… I can’t stop!
Diana
April 8, 2016 at 11:45 amLove black bean brownies with coffee. Making these ASAP <3
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:24 pmLet me know what you think, Diana!
Cassie
April 8, 2016 at 12:32 pmCoffee and chocolate in brownies. WOOT WOOT! This must be one of the best mocha brownies recipes ever!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:25 pmThanks girl!! They make quite the combo 🙂
Emily
April 8, 2016 at 12:38 pmThe delicious factor on these looks SO GOOD! Them being healthy means we can eat more, right?
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:38 pmEXACTLY! 😉
Laura
April 8, 2016 at 1:41 pmOOOooOOo! I love black bean brownies….love the idea of making them “mocha” flavored!! Yum!!!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:38 pmThanks, Laura! That coffee gives them such a nice little flavor boost!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
April 8, 2016 at 3:20 pmYOWZA!!! Umm yes please. I was just telling my hubby how I crave a ‘lil brownie bit after dinner these days. AMAZING!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 8, 2016 at 3:40 pmYou 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 🙂
masala girl
April 8, 2016 at 6:57 pmi LOVE black bean brownies! i always add a touch of espresso to my brownies, but i love that you bumped it up! i’ll have to try it 🙂
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 12:55 pmThe beans make them taste so yummy!! And adding coffee to them is seriously a game changer 🙂
Farrah Fong
April 9, 2016 at 4:13 amAughh! These look so good! I still have yet to try making black bean brownies, but it needs to happen soon! *-*
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 12:57 pmWhat are you waiting for?!! Now you’ve got the perfect recipe to experiment with! 🙂
Liz
April 9, 2016 at 7:21 amI’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!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 12:58 pmThanks, Liz! The chocolate + coffee combo is SO good! You’ll love these 🙂
Annmarie
April 9, 2016 at 9:11 amTotally need to give these a try! LOOKS SO GOOD!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 12:58 pmThank you!! They are SUPER delish!
Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet
April 9, 2016 at 8:50 pmLOVE how all your recipes feature natural, wholesome ingredients. And love even more that these brownies are GF! Coming to an oven near you soon..by which I mean mine 🙂
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 1:00 pmThank 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 🙂
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen
April 11, 2016 at 12:24 amYou are making me want a brownie RIGHT NOW. These look sooo good and love that they are healthy.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 1:00 pmGo make them!! You won’t regret it 🙂
Stacey | Geeks & Lattes
April 11, 2016 at 1:50 pmThese look amazing. I’m going to have to try these for sure!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 2:38 pmThank you so much, Stacey! You’ll definitely have to give them a try!
Paula Niziolek
April 11, 2016 at 1:52 pmMmmmm! The coffee sounds so good in these!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 2:39 pmThanks, Paula! It really gives it such a nice flavor!
Whitney
April 11, 2016 at 1:59 pmI love the idea of adding black beans to brownies. So very healthfully sneaky! Thanks for sharing!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 11, 2016 at 2:40 pmThanks, Whitney! You can’t even tell that they’re in there 🙂
Stacy
April 11, 2016 at 3:00 pmThese look AMAZING! Definitely need to try them 🙂
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 12, 2016 at 8:57 amThank you so much, Stacy! They’re one of my favorite desserts!
LaKisha Riddick
April 11, 2016 at 5:53 pmGood healthy sweet treats for me!!! Yummy!! I know that coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 12, 2016 at 9:04 amThanks, Lakisha! The coffee + chocolate combo is heavenly!!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
April 12, 2016 at 4:45 amCoffee in a Brownie?
Yes please! You get my vote. Must try adding coffee next time I make brownies.
These look amazing Liz!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 12, 2016 at 9:24 amRight?? What a combo!! 🙂 Definitely give it a try- if you’re a coffee lover, the flavor is fantastic!
Cecilia
April 14, 2016 at 8:14 amBlack beans in brownies? Now I’m curious! Gotta try this recipe
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com
April 14, 2016 at 9:41 amYou can’t even tell that they are in there!! You’ve got to try them 🙂
Marci
December 10, 2018 at 3:43 pmTHese are SO delicious. I seriously could eat the whole pan of them!! one of our favorite desserts to make!
The Clean Eating Couple
December 10, 2018 at 4:19 pmLOL, I feel the same way Marci!! I’m glad you like them !
Olivia
May 13, 2019 at 12:12 pmHello! 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
The Clean Eating Couple
May 13, 2019 at 6:01 pmHi 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!