Bean Drops

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  - gluten-free, vegetarian, refined-sugar-free, healthy ... tasty!

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Ingredients

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• 250 grams white beans (drained, rinsed and lightly patted dry) (1 14 oz. can)

• 85 grams peanut butter or 80 grams almond butter (1/3 cup)

• 115 grams honey (1/3 cup)

• 15 ml. vanilla extract (1 T)

• 1. 25 ml. sea salt (1/4 tsp)

• 1. 25 ml. baking powder (1/4 tsp)

• 1. 25 ml. baking soda (1/4 tsp)

• 65 grams cacao nibs (1/2 cup) OR equiv. amt. of  walnut or pecan crumbs

 

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Add all the ingredients (except cacao nibs) to a food processor or highspeed blender and process till smooth.

3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in chopped cacao nibs or walnut crumbs.

4. Scoop dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake for 20-25 min or until golden.

 

Notes:

• Cookies freeze well and can be eaten directly from freezer.

• For vegan option, substitute maple syrup or date paste for the honey.

 

Adapted from a recipe at https://thebettyrocker.com/gluten-free-flourless-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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