Double Chocolate Stout Brownies

Double Chocolate Stout Brownies


This brownie recipe is pulling double duty. Equally at home at a St. Patrick’s Day celebration as it is a girl’s night in, these brownies deserve a spot in your dessert rotation. Use your favorite chocolate stout in the batter and the glaze. The deep malty beer will enhance the chocolate of the brownies without overpowering them. A can of black beans helps fill out the batter with extra protein and fiber. Who says you can’t have your brownie and eat it too? 

Double Chocolate Stout Brownies

Try a brownie recipe with TWO secret ingredients! Chocolate stout beer adds depth and complexity, while black beans add protein and fiber. 
Servings 9 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • cup chocolate stout beer
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate stout beer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat over to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Using a blender or food processor, blend beans and stout until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine bean mixture, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until mixed.
  • In another mixing bowl whisk together flour, cane sugar, cocoa powder, and brown sugar.
  • Add dry into wet ingredients and mix together until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter in prepared baking pan and bake for 48 minutes. Cool completely before glazing.
  • For glaze, stir together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and stout. Drizzle over cooled brownies and serve.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, brownies, vegetarian

Recipe Provided by INFRA