Healthy Bean Bars
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Healthy Bean Bars, a wholesome and satisfying snack that's surprisingly delicious! Packed with plant-powered protein from black beans and natural sweetness from maple syrup, these bars are the perfect blend of nutritious and indulgent. Rolled oats add a hearty texture, while natural peanut butter and dark chocolate chips provide a rich, decadent flavor. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these easy-to-make bars come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy lifestyles. Perfect for meal prep, they’re great as an on-the-go snack, a post-workout boost, or a healthy dessert. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of refined sugar, making them a great choice for clean eating. Keep a batch on hand for when those sweet cravings hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a food processor, combine the black beans, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend until you have a smooth, well-mixed batter. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Stir in the dark chocolate chips by hand to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and the center feels set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 12 squares or rectangles.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1327 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2546 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
