KEIC Black Bean Chocolate Muffins

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line 16 muffin tins with liners. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

2. In a blender, combine black beans, 1 egg and oats on medium speed for approximately 1 minute. The ingredients will begin to slowly break down and form a thick paste. (Note: The oats and black beans will not be fully emulsified.)

Step 3

3. To blender mixture, add remaining 2 eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, baking soda and kosher salt, then blend on medium speed to combine well. Mixture will loosen and incorporate fully after 1–2 minutes to produce a thin, liquid batter.

Step 4

4. To blender mixture, add the cocoa powder and blend on slow-medium speed to integrate (about 30 seconds) to thicken.

Step 5

5. With a mixing spoon, stir in chocolate chips.

Step 6

6. Equally distribute batter into muffin tins.

Step 7

7. Bake for about 20 minutes. (Oven time can greatly vary so you may want to check your muffins after 18 minutes.)

Step 8

8. Remove warm muffins from the pan and cool on a wire rack.