Black Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Hint of Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1 can (400g) cooked black beans
• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 6 tbsp water

Steps

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
3. 3. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, oats, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth using a hand blender or food processor.
4. 4. Stir in the prepared flaxseed mixture and dark chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
5. 5. Spoon the cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.
6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch.
7. 7. Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• These cookies have a unique texture thanks to the black beans and oats. The addition of cinnamon enhances the chocolate flavour.

Substitutions

• If you don’t have flaxseed meal, you can use chia seeds mixed with water as an alternative egg replacer.