# Black Bean Brownies These Fudgy Black Bean Nutella Brownies Make Dessert Snacking Healthy By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-brownies References: [veggieandthebeastfeast](http://veggieandthebeastfeast.com/2015/02/27/fudgy-black-bean-nutella-brownies/) Fudgy [Black Bean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-truffle-brown-butter) Nutella Brownies are a healthy alternative to the well-known chocolate brownie. Infused with black beans and chocolate, this decadent dessert is sweet as well as savory. A perfect pairing for a cup of coffee or an espresso, these brownies are butter-free, oil-free and flour-free. This allows the chocolate confection to promote nutritional value, while also appealing to the [gluten-free community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-brownie). Contrary to the name and ingredient list, these brownies refrain from revealing the flavor of the black beans. During the cooking process, the Nutella-to-black-bean ratio is designed to disguise the bean taste with a more sweet and desirable flavor. These Fudgy Black Bean Nutella Brownies by [Veggie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-crust-pizza) and the Beast require minimal ingredients and a fairly reasonable cooking time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gluten-free Desserts:** Opportunity for creating more gluten-free dessert options to cater to the gluten-free community. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Innovative ways to create desserts that are both delicious and promote nutritional value. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Exploring the use of non-traditional ingredients, like black beans, in dessert recipes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from creating more gluten-free dessert options to capture a larger market. - **Baking and Confectionery:** The baking and confectionery industry can explore innovative ways to make desserts that are indulgent yet healthy. - **Alternative Ingredients:** The alternative ingredients industry can capitalize on the trend of using non-traditional ingredients in dessert recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-brownie.md) - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies.md) - [Health-Conscious Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-fudge-brownie-mix.md) - [Glazed Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-protein-brownies.md) - [Chickpea-Powered Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-beans-protein-cream.md) - [Caffeinated Chocolate Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizing-brownies.md) - [Indulgent Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-protein-brownies.md) - [Gluten-Free Brownie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoninas-glutenfree-bakery.md)