I skipped to page 10 of a Google search for vegan brownies on the search for some more vegan brownie recipes to put to the test. I found this one and thought it was time to try another bean brownie recipe.
This was from Coconut Merchant and is a slightly modified version of their ‘White Bean Brownies’. Basically I added butterbeans rather than white beans (because I didn’t have any and it was the next best thing – they’re white and beans right?!). I also added mixed chopped nuts rather than walnuts and a few cranberries to add to the flavour.
So, the verdict. Not a great fan of these I must admit. They need to be sweeter. Even with agave syrup which is incredibly sweet, these tasted a little too bitter. The texture isn’t too bad and they cooked quickly but I don’t think I would make them again.
Saying that, they are pretty healthy being low in sugar and fat with, for a brownie at least, decent amounts of protein and fibre. And of course not forgetting they are gluten free.
Here’s my stats:
- Cakiness: 5
- Gooiness: 3
- Crispy top: 3
- Chocolateyness: 4
- Sweetness: 3
- Ease of making: 8
- Ingredient complexity: 7
- Overall taste: 4
PS – save your aquafaba for my next recipe – it’s a pretty good one!
Fun over, back to work now! X
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