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Bean Cookies

These cookies have minimal sugar but all the flavor of your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Made with white kidney beans, these cookies are high in fiber and protein.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 15 ounce can white kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
 

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. [You can add a layer of tin foil to help prevent sticking.]
  3. Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a blender. Blend well until mixed.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips. Mix well.
  5. Scoop batter into small cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Makes 30 servings

Notes

  • Blend beans first if ingredients are not mixing well. Add water a little at a time to help the blender work smoothly.
  • If you don’t have a blender, you can combine ingredients in a bowl. First mash the beans with a rolling pin, fork, or other kitchen tool.
  • Bulk containers of flaxseed are usually available at grocery or warehouse stores, which costs less than smaller containers. Flaxseed can be stored for a long time. Add it to oatmeal, smoothies, stews, and baked goods, and many other recipes for added fiber and Omega-3s.
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