If you’re a chocolate lover like myself, then you should most definitely start making these! High in fibre, iron and protein from those black beans, and magnesium (the mineral that helps to calm your muscles) from the cacao, these are the kinds of treats you’ll want your kids to have more of! Even better, they are non-dairy, wheat-fee, egg-fee, nut-free and school safe. I prefer purchasing dried beans, soaking them overnight and boiling them the next day until soft. Cooking time all depends on your serving size. The overnight soaking not only reduces cooking time, but degases the beans for those that are sensitive. My kids really love these, and I hope yours will too;)

• two cups cooked or canned black beans
• 3 flax eggs (1 tbs to 3 tbs water) stir and let sit for 10 minutes or refrigerate
• 2 tbs melted coconut oil
• 4-5 tbs cacao powder (you can use unsweetened cocoa powder as well)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda (i’ve sometimes just used the baking powder only)
• 1/3 or 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or liquid honey (depending on how sweet you want them)
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (I use a brand called Enjoy Life)

Directions

1. place all dry ingredients to your food processor
2. add all wet ingredients and blend ALL contents well
3. stir in chocolate chips with a spatula
4. pour mixture into a lined muffin size tray of preference (mini or medium size muffins)
5. bake at 350f for 15 minutes
6. let cool prior to serving