Black Bean Brownies

These brownies are already fairly light thanks to the black bean base, but you can trim fat and sugar further. Expect a slightly less rich, less sweet result — still fudgy from the beans, but the reduced coconut oil and chocolate will make them a touch less decadent and glossy on top.

• 40 g coconut oil → 20 g coconut oil plus 30 g unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana

  Keeps enough fat for structure and moisture while cutting saturated fat and calories. The crumb will be a little softer and less rich, and banana will add a faint fruity note.

• 2 tbsp sugar → omit the sugar and add 10 g extra maple syrup

  Removes refined sugar; net sugar drops slightly. Brownies will be a touch less sweet — taste the batter and add a pinch of stevia if needed.

• 100 g chocolate chips → 70 g dark chocolate chips (70%+)

  Less added sugar and slightly fewer calories, plus a deeper chocolate flavour. Fewer molten pockets means marginally less gooey; keep a few for the topping so they still look indulgent.

Estimated per serve

150 kcal · 3 g protein · 20 g carbs · 7 g fatestimates, within ~10%

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