Black Bean Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies
Category
Christmas Cookies
Servings
12
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
21 minutes
Author:
BlenditUp
BLACK BEANS
The health benefits of black beans may include maintaining healthy bones, lowering blood pressure, managing diabetes, and warding off heart disease.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil helps bolster your skin's protective barrier layer, trapping moisture inside and keeping skin supple and hydrated.
BROWN RICE
Brown rice is a highly nutritious, gluten-free grain that contains an impressive amount of vitamins, minerals and beneficial compounds.
BAKING SODA/POWDER
The primary benefit of baking soda/Powder is for the temporary relief of indigestion or heartburn.
SEA SALT
Since sodium plays a vital role in fluid balance, not getting enough of it can lead to dehydration, especially during high-intensity exercise.
COCOA
Cocoa powder is rich in theobromine, which helps to reduce inflammation and can protect you from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Since cocoa is rich in phytonutrients but low in fat and sugar, the calories you get from cocoa powder will be packed with healthy chemicals.
COCONUT SUGAR
Coconut sugar contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium, which are all essential for regulating your body’s water content as well as many heart, nerve, and muscle functions. It has nearly 400 times more potassium than regular sugar.
MAPLE SYRUP
One tablespoon of maple syrup contains approximately 33% of your daily value of manganese, which is essential for healthy bones.
COCONUT MILK
Coconut milk is a tasty, nutritious and versatile food that is widely available. It can also be made easily at home. It's full of important nutrients like manganese and copper.
STEVIA
The health benefits of Stevia may include its possible ability to aid in weight loss, lower blood pressure, control diabetes, prevent certain forms of cancer, protect oral health, build strong bones, and skincare.
VANILLA EXTRACT
Sweet, warm, rich aroma of vanilla extract not only soothes the palate, it also calms the mind; and vanilla extract also restores skin.
DARK CHOCOLATE
A bite of dark chocolate a day could not only be good for your heart, but may also improve brain function, alleviate stress, and lower the risk of diabetes.
Ingredients
15oz can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp Olive or melted Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Brown Rice flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder or Baking Soda.
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
6 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
4 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
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2 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
1 Tbsp Coconut Milk
1/4 tsp Powdered Stevia
2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 Cup chopped Dark Chocolate
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1 Scoop Chocolate Antioxidant Vegan Protein Powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Put all of the ingredients into a food processor in the order listed (except for the chopped chocolate).
Process until smooth and well combined (2-3 minutes), scraping down the sides as needed.
Using a spoon, scoop the dough out onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet (I get 12 decent-sized cookies).
Top each cookie with a sprinkle of the chopped dark chocolate.
Bake the cookies for 19-21 minutes.
Cool completely. This is VERY important, as it allows the cookies to set and hold together upon being picked up, as they have no binder or gluten.
Enjoy!