This black bean fudge is a nutritious treat made with dark chocolate and black beans. This fudge is perfect when you’re in the mood for a nutrient-packed treat. It has a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the flavor of the black beans isn’t noticeable at all! Give this a try if you’re looking for desserts made with black beans, like this decadent black bean chocolate mousse, which is another delicious option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I prefer to use chopped dark chocolate when making this fudge, but you can substitute chocolate chips or any type of chopped chocolate you like.
I like to use canned black beans when making this fudge, but you can use cooked dried black beans if you prefer. There’s no need to specifically purchase canned black beans with no salt added, because the hint of saltiness from the black beans complements the other flavors in this fudge.
If you are using canned black beans with no salt added, I recommend adding a pinch of salt to balance the flavors in this fudge. You can taste the chocolate bean mixture before transferring it to the loaf pan and adjust the salt according to your palate.
I sweetened this fudge with maple syrup, but you can substitute other liquid sweeteners such as agave if you prefer.
Vanilla extract rounds out the other flavors in this fudge. For the best results, I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
Add the black beans, melted chocolate, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor or blender as necessary.
Transfer the chocolate black bean mixture to a medium sized loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then use a flat spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer in the pan.
Place the loaf pan in the fridge to let the fudge chill for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
Black Bean Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- Food processor or blender.
- Medium sized loaf pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans (or substitute cooked dried black beans)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add 1 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans, the melted chocolate, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor or blender as necessary.
- Transfer the chocolate black bean mixture to a medium sized loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then use a flat spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer in the pan.
- Place the loaf pan in the fridge to let the fudge chill for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store this fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- There’s no need to specifically purchase canned black beans with no salt added, because the hint of saltiness from the black beans complements the other flavors in this fudge. If you are using canned beans with no salt added (or cooked dried black beans), I recommend adding a pinch of salt to round out the flavors. You can taste the chocolate bean mixture before transferring it to the loaf pan and adjust the salt according to your palate.
Nutrition
This turned out quite delicious! Super easy to make. Thanks!
Thank you for the lovely feedback!