Vegan Fudge Brownies

Vegan Fudge Brownies ¦ Photo by Jack McNulty

The moment I realized I had turned into a brownie snob was the first time I saw a vegan brownie recipe made with black beans. I recall a deep sense of skepticism brewing inside of me, but at the same time, I was intrigued. I made a batch. Predictably, I was disappointed with the results.

I studied chocolate in …