These dark chocolate muffins are delicious and surprisingly healthy. Chicpeas...really??? Hey, don't knock it until you try it. These rich little treats are quick and easy to whip up and taste nothing like a vegetable. And yes, they are Fix approved!

Total Time: 22 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 12 min.
Yield:12 servings, 1 cupcake each

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
3 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. Place chickpeas, eggs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and extract in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
4. Divide batter among 12 prepared muffin cups.
5. Top each muffin with about four chocolate chips; push into batter.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely and enjoy!

Brenda

Raspberry Banana Ice Cream

Vibrant, fruity ice cream – this is what to do with sweet summer raspberries.  This super-simple recipe has only 3 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Cashews are the secret to making it so creamy and delicious.

Total Time: 5 hrs. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 medium bananas, cut into chunks
½ cup whole raw cashews
1 cup hot water
3 cups fresh (or unsweetened frozen) raspberries
Water (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place banana in plastic bag; freeze for 4 hours, or until completely frozen.
2. Place cashews in a medium bowl. Cover with water. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain.
3. Place drained cashews, frozen banana, and raspberries in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Add water, 2 Tbsp. at a time, if needed for consistency.
4. Pour into a freezer-safe container; freeze until set.

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