April 20th, 2024
Recipes
Vegan Black Bean Nutella Cookies
Valentina P
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- Time 20"
It's almost impossible to tell there are black beans in these vegan super chocolatey cookies. Made with chocolate-hazelnut spread, maple syrup, and vegan protein powder - they're the healthier cookie that really hits the spot!
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate-hazelnut spread (we like this one)
- 6 tablespoons vegan protein powder of choice (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vegan chocolate chips or chunks, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Add all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to a food processor. Blend until super smooth and the beans have completely broken down. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. It will make a thick and sticky batter.
- Step 3: Use a spoon to dollop the batter onto the lined pan. Press several chocolate chips (I like to be generous) over the top and press it down to flatten into a cookie shape, about 1/2 inch tall. It doesn't have to be perfectly round - it will still taste good!
- Step 4: Bake for 10 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire cooling rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes. They will be very fragile right after baking, so avoid the urge to pick them up. Carefully transfer the cooled cookies from the pan with a flat spatula to the wire rack and continue to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate or freeze to harden.
- Serve: My favorite way to eat these cookies is slightly warmed straight from the freezer. The contrast of warm edges and a cold center is delicious.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Keep in mind that these cookies will taste heavily of the protein powder you choose, so be sure you like the taste of your protein before using. Different protein blends will yield a slightly different final texture.
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Vegan Black Bean Nutella Cookies
PT20M 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup vegan chocolate-hazelnut spread (we like this one) 6 tablespoons vegan protein powder of choice (Note 1) 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons cacao powder 2 teaspoon vanilla extract vegan chocolate chips or chunks, to taste Gluten Free Vegan 7 Servings
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