Dark chocolate goodness cookies

Dark chocolate goodness cookies

These are biscuits of a difference. They are made with black beans and are gluten and dairy free. Satisfying and delicious. Great for lunch boxes too!

Taken from Anna Jones (2015) - A Modern Way to Cook.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds, or 2 free range eggs
  • 125ml maple syrup (or to taste)
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • 400g can black beans
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 40g cocoa powder
  • good pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 75g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 50g medjol dates

 

Method:

  1. For dairy free option, mix chia seeds with 4 tbsp of cold water.
  2. Then mix chia seeds or eggs with maple syrup and vanilla.
  3. Drain and rinse black beans well, place in food processor with coconut oil, cocoa, salt and blend to smooth dough.
  4. Add maple syrup mix and pulse into wet dough.
  5. Transfer to bowl and stir through the chopped chocolate and dates.
  6. Spoon tablespoons of batter onto a lined backing sheet and sprinkle with salt.
  7. Bake at 210 degree celsius for 12-15 minutes

Healthy eating doesn't mean no treats!

 

Enjoy!

 

Healthy food can include yummy treats!