Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 cans of Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
2. 1 1/2 cup of oats or oat flour
3. 1/2 cup of maple syrup
4. 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
5. 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
6. 1 tsp of baking powder
7. 1 tsp of vanilla extract
8. 1 cup of dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place black beans, oats, maple syrup, cacao powder, coconut oil, baking powder and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
3. Fold in dark chocolate chips to the mix.
4. Roll cookies into 2 tablespoon balls and flatten on a coconut oil greased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. 
6. Enjoy these delicious chewy cookies for a fiber filled snack!

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Maple Syrup = Honey, Agave
• Cacao Powder = Raw Cacao
• Dark Chocolate Chips = Raw Cacao Nibs, Nuts, Milk Chocolate Chips

Creamy Banana Almond Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen ripe banana
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon of almond butter (any nut butter will work fine)
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and serve over ice cubes!

BENEFITS

Ground flaxseed
... protects against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
... great source of fiber and omega 3
... prevents plaque from depositing in the arteries
... decreases bad cholesterol levels
... reduces inflammation

Enjoy this treat as a healthy breakfast smoothie, fulfilling
 snack, or even satisfy your sweet tooth!