Do you like chocolate? If you’re here, the answer is probably yes. If not, you’re most likely lost.
You may or may not have seen black beans popping up in dessert recipes such as brownies and truffles.
To be honest, I have always been curious and intrigued about black bean dessert recipes but never took the plunge. Until now.
Let me tell you something that everyone who tasted them reassured me of:
YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW THERE ARE BLACK BEANS IN THESE TRUFFLES.
These will be made again. And again.
I first stumbled upon a similar truffle recipe here and there in blogland, however I believe Jacqui of So Good and Tasty deserves credit for the original black bean truffle recipe. I modified the recipe but they are all virtually based around the same ingredients.
These black bean truffles are full of protein, fiber and will most definitely satisfy your chocolate craving. They have the same consistency as a chocolate truffle with that similar, somewhat doughy consistency. I personally think are best served from the fridge. Oh yes, and they are gluten-free!
They almost remind me of a flourless chocolate torte. They have that same rich taste and fudgy texture. Ahhh, I’m in love with these.
My first bite of these was not when they were in truffle form, rather straight out of the food processor. Just a forewarning, you will have to stop yourself from eating the ‘dough’ by the spoonful.
Tip: wet hands before rolling to prevent sticking. I’ve created a short video to show how I rolled these:
Future kids beware. It looks and tastes like chocolate but it’s probably black beans (insert evil laugh).
- 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1½ Tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp chocolate pudding powder (or chocolate protein powder)
- 5½ Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 (16 oz) package Chocolate CANDIQUIK Coating
- Drain and thoroughly rinse black beans. Place beans, coconut oil, vanilla and honey in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add chocolate pudding powder and blend again until combined. (note: mixture may become very thick and may need to be transferred into a bowl to mix)
- Using a spatula, scrape mixture into a medium sized bowl and stir in cocoa powder. (note: taste and add more or less to liking)
- Place mixture in the fridge (or freezer) until somewhat firm, about 20 minutes).
- Roll mixture into 1" balls and place on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Place back in the freezer to chill for approximately 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate CANDIQUIK according to package directions. Transfer into a deep cup or mug for easy dipping.
- Re-shape balls (if needed) and using a toothpick, dip each ball into chocolate coating and place on wax paper to set; sprinkle if desired.
- Tip: keep refrigerated.
Video Tutorial on Dipping Truffles
If you’re into these Black Bean Truffles, you’ll also love my Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites!
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I have seen some dessert recipes with black beans in them! I can’t wait to give these a try! They look beautiful!!
Hi Nancy,
I was pleasantly surprised! Let me know how you like them!
It would be very helpful if you added all the nutritional value facts for all your recipes. Calories, fat, protien ect.
I added up the calories, from how I made it (differences: 1/4 Cocoa powder, which is equal to about 4 tablespoons; and I only used 8oz of the candiquick with some leftover that I threw out). All those ingredients combined 1,840 calories, and I made 20 truffles with my batch, making each truffle 92 calories, approx.
I am so in love with this recipe!!
Thank you, Dorothy! It’s amazing how awesome they tasted.
I’m so intrigued. And your truffles are always so stunning!!!
Hi Aimee, thank you! You should make these!
These truffles are just beautiful Sarah! I am absolutely going to have to try these – so unique! Pinned
Hi Trish – thank you so much, you’ll love them!
I haven’t tried black beans in desserts – yet. I think you just convinced me! These look amazing!
do it!
I must give them a try … I’ll love telling people what they are made from after they try ‘em!
I have seen black bean brownies but never black bean truffles!! Wow~ Looks delicious~ Thanks for sharing at Tasty Tuesday~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Hi Lynn,
you’ll have to give them a try :)! Thanks for stopping by.
Oh my gosh, I just saw these at Buns in My Oven and knew I had to check these out! That filling is awesome! I HAVE to make these! I love fooling my kids.
The truffles look great and yummy.
I’m so going to try to make them this weekend.
What??? That is so cool!
I haven’t jumped on the coconut oil train yet. Any substitute?
Hi Jemma, you could try another oil (sunflower/grape seed?), hope this helps.
I can’t wait to try these as my husband is a chocoholic! I currently make him GF brownies with black beans and he has no idea that’s what’s in them.
Hi Lori, so you know what I’m talking about when I say that it really does taste like a creamy dark chocolate! Thanks for stopping by