Flourless Brownie Muffins

These dark chocolate muffins are delicious and surprisingly healthy. Recipe found on the Team Beachbody Blog.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed (garbanzo beans)
• 3  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1⁄3 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3  tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄3 cup  dark chocolate chips

Directions

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. (NOTE: Mine actually took about 25 minutes!).
7. Cool completely and enjoy!