Don’t judge this tart before you try it! Deceptively decadent, its chocolatey interior is framed by a nutty, crumbly gluten-free crust. Cocoa powder, dark chocolate and white beans (the secret ingredient here) provide a fudgy brownie taste and texture along with a dose of antioxidants and protein. This divine dessert is a crowd-pleaser for both vegans and non-vegans alike and the gorgeous presentation makes it perfect for the holidays.
Vegan Bean Brownie Tart
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
cool 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 343 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
Dry
- ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 3 Tbsp. corn starch
- Pinch salt
Wet
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. refined coconut oil melted, or vegetable oil
Brownie filling
Dry
- ¼ cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 5 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 pinches salt
Wet
- 1 cup great northern beans drained, or white beans of choice
- 3 oz. 70% dark chocolate bar melted
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk + 2 Tbsp.
- 1-½ Tbsp. flaxseed meal + 3 Tbsp. water
Optional
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
Topping
- 36 pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In medium-sized bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients for crust. Add oil and maple syrup and mix well.
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Into 5x14-inch rectangular tart pan with removable bottom, press mixture onto sides and bottom. (Note: It is easier to do sides first, then bottom. Crust will thicken when baked, so do not make too thick.) Poke holes in bottom of crust.
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Bake14-15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
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For brownie filling, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In large bowl, stir together flax meal and water. Let stand about 5 minutes to thicken.
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To bowl, add beans and use fork to mash. Whisk in remaining wet ingredients.
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Add dry ingredients and mix well.
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Into crust, pour brownie batter and smooth evenly. Arrange pecans on top.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow tart to cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Bean Brownie Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 0.3mg0%
Sodium 118mg5%
Potassium 333mg10%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.