chocolate black bean sweet loaf

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Feb 3, 2013

This delicious sweet bread sneaks a bit of protein into a pleasant breakfast treat. I have 6 boys and a big, strong husband, healthy protein goes along way in this household. But not only that, everyone enjoys the taste. So dig in, Ladies!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • LOAVES
  • 3 1/2 cups ultragrain flour
  • 3 cups dark brown sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 cups black beans, boiled then mashed
  • 3/4 cup special dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup mini cinnamon chips (optional)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • TOPPING
  • - oats
  • - turbinado sugar

How To Make chocolate black bean sweet loaf

  • Step 1
    Cream the sugar and eggs for 3 minutes. Then add oil and flour in alternating thirds while mixer is going.
  • Step 2
    Add beans, then continue to mix.
  • Step 3
    Then add spices,cocoa, vanilla, baking soda/powder, salt, and water. Beat for about 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Fold in cinnamon chips and chocolate chunks with a wooden spoon.
  • Step 5
    Pour evenly into two loaf pans sprayed with Baker's Joy.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle the tops with oats and turbinado sugar. Do NOT stir.
  • Step 7
    Place in oven of 325F for 50 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Wait 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Serve with cinnamon butter or cream cheese.

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