Chocolate Chip Black Bean Muffins

Chocolate Chip Black Bean Muffins

Flourless, sugarless and gluten free making this delicious chocolate treat a great snack!! So when I first came across this recipe a long time ago I definitely didn't think black beans as a muffin would taste good at all. But you have no idea there are beans in them and the muffins are rich in chocolate taste. 

What you Need:

 - 1 15oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained

- 3 eggs

- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tbsp to sprinkle on top

What to Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with baking liners and spray the inside of each liner with nonstick cooking spray

3. Place black beans and 1 egg in food processor and process until beans are well blended

4. Add last 2 eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Process again until smooth. 

5. Next, add in cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Process once more until smooth. 

6. Next fold in 1/3 cup chocolate chips. 

7. Divide batter evently among muffin cups. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly on tops of each muffin

8. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. 

Place on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove muffins from tin and transfer to wire rack to cool completely. 

Keep muffins for a day at room temperature, then transfer to fridge and place in airtight container. You can also freeze them!

**I count one as a yellow treat swap in the portion fix meal program!**