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Chocolate muffin topped with peanut butter and chopped chocolate.
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Flourless Chocolate Black Bean Muffins

These delicious, high protein muffins are made with a sneaky ingredient: black beans!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy-free, Grain-free, Nut-free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 102kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 Tablespoons applesauce
  • 3 Tablespoons oil (I use grapeseed or coconut)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • stevia to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Process all the ingredients for the cupcakes until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour into 11-12 paper muffin cups.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until tops are springy.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes with my Healthy Peanut Butter Frosting, if desired.
  • Dust with cinnamon as a final, visually appealing step.

Notes

Nutrition facts based on using coconut oil.
Weight Watchers points: 4

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.9g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 5g