Ingredients for Healthy Beanutiful Cookies
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon brandy extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Flax Seed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
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How to Make Healthy Beanutiful Cookies
- Combine 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, and 1/4 cup milk in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
- Set the bean puree aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup margarine and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1/4 cup honey, the bean puree, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon brandy extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 cup raisins.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork dipped in water.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
2g
Carbs
5g
