Deliciously fudgy and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies with black beans are the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Whether you’re looking for a nutrient-packed snack or a healthier alternative to traditional cookies, this gluten-free, refined sugar-free recipe will become your new favourite. Best of all, these cookies are entirely plant-based, making them a treat that nourishes your body while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Table of contents
The Magic of Wholesome Ingredients
Black Beans: These nutrient-dense legumes add a moist, fudgy texture to the cookies while packing them with protein and fibre.
Peanut Butter: Adds creaminess and richness to the cookies, complementing the chocolate flavour perfectly.
Date Sugar: This natural sweetener keeps this treat low-glycemic and health-conscious.
Tiger Nut Flour and Flakes: High in prebiotic fibre, these ingredients bring a nutty flavour and delightful texture to the cookies.
How to Make Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies with Black Beans
Follow these simple steps to whip up your very own cookies:
Mash the Black Beans: Start by rinsing and draining the black beans, then mash them thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Some chunks are fine.
Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter, oat milk, and a pinch of salt, mixing until well-combined.
Sweeten It Up: Add the date sugar and mix evenly.
Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, tiger nut flakes, tiger nut flour, and cacao powder. Begin mixing with a spatula, then switch to your hands to ensure a smooth, homogeneous batter.
Shape and Bake: Weigh out 5-gram portions of the dough, roll into balls, and flatten them into cookie shapes with your hands. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 175ยฐC (350ยฐF) for 18 minutes, switching on the fan for the last 2 minutes for a slightly crisp exterior.
Enjoy: Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying. Theyโre best served fresh, warm, and gooey!
Tips and Substitutions for Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies
To ensure your Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies turn out perfectly every time, here are some helpful tips:
- Freshly Baked Goodness: These cookies are at their best when freshly baked. If you have leftovers, freeze them and reheat in the oven or microwave for that just-out-of-the-oven feel. Avoid storing them on the counter as they may dry out. If you do leave them out, microwave for 10 seconds before eating to restore the softness.
- Black Beans: If youโre out of black beans, red kidney beans work just as well and provide a similar texture.
- Peanut Butter: Substitute with almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter. Keep in mind that tahini and sunflower seed butter are less sweet, so you may want to adjust the sweetener.
- Date Sugar: Coconut sugar is a great alternative that wonโt compromise the flavour or texture.
- Oat Milk: Any plant-based milk works here! Almond, soy, or cashew milk are excellent choices. If using a less sweet milk, adjust the sweetener accordingly.
Special Collaboration with Jahuhunt
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Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies are proof that healthy treats donโt have to be boring or bland. Theyโre rich, chocolatey, and satisfying while being packed with nutrients to fuel your body. Whether youโre a seasoned plant-based eater or new to wholesome desserts, these cookies are bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Healthy Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies | Plant-Based & Gluten-Free
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 14 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Indulge in these fudgy Chocolate Tiger Nut Cookies, packed with plant-based goodness. This gluten-free, refined sugar-free recipe is easy to make and perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 can (240g, 8.5oz) black beans
- 125g (4.4oz, 1/2 cup) additive-free oat milk
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
- 100g (3.5oz, 6 level tbsps + 1 tsp) peanut butter
- 80g (2.8oz, 8 level tbsps) date sugar
- 30g (1.06oz, 6 level tbsps) cocoa powder
- 80g (2.8oz) rolled oats
- 50g (1.7oz) tiger nut flakes (internationally from Amazon.co.uk)
- 50g (1.7oz) tiger nut flour (internationally from Amazon.com)
Instructions
- Mash the Black Beans: Rinse and drain the black beans, then mash them until smooth.
- Add Peanut Butter and Milk: Stir in the peanut butter, oat milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Sweeten It Up: Add the date sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate the Rest of the Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats, tiger nut flakes, tiger nut flour, and cacao powder. Mix with a spatula, then switch to your hands to form a cohesive dough.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough into 50g portions and flatten into cookie shapes. Bake the Chocolate Black Bean Cookies at 175ยฐC (350ยฐF) for 18 minutes (last 2 minutes with the fan on).
- Enjoy: Let them cool slightly before enjoying these irresistible cookies!
Notes
Tiger Nut Products: If you are in Estonia, I highly recommend Jahuhunt for the flakes and flour. Use my code nutriplanet for 10% off.
Freshly Baked Goodness: These cookies are at their best when freshly baked. If you have leftovers, freeze them and reheat in the oven or microwave for that just-out-of-the-oven feel. Avoid storing them on the counter as they may dry out.ย If you do leave them out, microwave for 10 seconds before eating to restore the softness.
Black Beans: If youโre out of black beans, red kidney beans work just as well and provide a similar texture.
Peanut Butter: Substitute with almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter. Keep in mind that tahini and sunflower seed butter are less sweet, so you may want to adjust the sweetener.
Date Sugar: Coconut sugar is a great alternative that wonโt compromise the flavour or texture.
Oat Milk: Any plant-based milk works here! Almond, soy, or cashew milk are excellent choices. If using a less sweet milk, adjust the sweetener accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
What are you waiting for? Grab those black beans and get bakingโyour taste buds (and your body) will thank you! And donโt forget to check out Jahuhuntโs amazing range of tigernut products. Remember to use the code nutriplanet for 10% off your next purchase.
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