Black Bean Cookies for Toddlers
Soft, chocolatey cookies made with black beans and simple ingredients. They’re easy to make, nice and fudgy, and perfect for little hands.
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Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 131kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 6 dates Medjool, pitted
- 1 can black beans 15 oz
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth, all natural
- 2 tbsps unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, cover the dates with hot water. Let soak for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the black beans well.
- Add the beans, soaked dates, peanut butter, almond milk, cocoa powder, and baking powder to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. The mixture will be quite thick, you may need to use a tamper to scrape down the sides of the blender. You can also add another tablespoon of milk if needed.
- Either in the blender or in a separate bowl, add and stir in the chocolate chips until combined.
- Scoop small portions, about 1 tablespoon of batter, onto the tray and gently flatten into cookie shapes.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the tops are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg