Simple Black Bean Brownie Bites (low sugar & toddler-friendly)
Fudgy, gluten-free black bean brownie bites made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened. Toddler-approved, freezer-friendly, and easy to customize with an optional veggie boost from zucchini. Your toddler is going to love these!
Equipment
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans or chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 cup shredded zucchini optional, lightly blotted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup avocado oil or melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup cocoa powder or ⅓ cup for richer chocolate flavor
- ¼ cup maple or date syrup or 6-8 soaked dates (use ⅓ cup for more sweet)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder use ½ teaspoon for more "fudgy" bites
- ¼ cup oat flour or rolled oats blended into flour (use less for more fudgy)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with silicone cups.
- Blend black beans, zucchini (if using), eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, salt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking powder, and oat flour until smooth.
- Stir in (or sprinkle on top) mini chocolate chips if using, then scoop batter into mini muffin wells, filling almost to the top.
- Bake 12–16 minutes, until centers are just set, then let cool in the pan for at least 5-10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Scroll up to see substitution options. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
My preferred version is with ⅓ cup cocoa powder + ¼-⅓ of date syrup + 1 teaspoon of baking powder & stirring the mini chocolate chips inside the batter, for a rich chocolate cakey type brownie bite!
If you make this recipe, don’t forget to TAG ME in your creations on social media @toddlerdietitiantiff and leave a review! It would mean the world to me!
Did You Enjoy This Recipe?Let me know how it was or tag me on Instagram @toddlerdietitiantiff