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Ingredients
7
Time
1h
Serves
2
Recipe by Tiana Pollari
Ingredients
7
Time
1h
Serves
2
High Protein
Dessert
Gluten-Free
1 1/2 cup
Black Beans
8
Pitted Medjool Dates
soaked
1/2 cup
Melted Coconut Oil
1 tsp
Baking Powder
3/4 cup
Cacao Powder
1/2 cup
Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened
1/2 cup
Dairy-free Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2
Remove the pits from the dates and soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Drain water completely.
3
Combine the black beans, dates and coconut oil in the food processor. Process until a smooth texture and beans have fully mixed in.
4
Add in baking powder, cacao powder, shredded coconut and pulse until fully combined with the bean mixture.
5
Add chocolate chips to the mixture and pulse a few times.
6
Remove mixture from the food processor and transfer to a greased, 8 X 8” pan, (optional: garnish with extra chocolate chips)
7
Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes, checking to make sure it is baked through.
8
Remove from oven and allow to fully cool before slicing into squares.
9
Store in an airtight container on the counter, and transfer to the fridge after 3 days.
10
Optional: Omit the chocolate chips to keep the recipe low sugar.
Tiana is a Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in the integration of functional strength training and holistic living. She believes that food should nourish and fuel you and is always in the kitchen creating nutritious and delicious meals to satisfy any skeptic. When she isn’t in the kitchen creating recipes she is also coaching women on how to build sustainable habits and feel confident and sexy in their bodies through her Get Right Method program.
