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Vegan Chocolate Orange Cookies

Laura Brining
Soft and fudgy chocolate orange cookies
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • One 15 oz can of black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 3/4 cup dates pitted
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest + more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Add the black beans, coconut oil, almond butter, pitted dates, orange juice, and water to a blender and blend on high until the black beans are completely broken down and the batter is smooth. Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and coconut flour and blend again until fully combined. Add orange zest and stir to combine.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto your prepared baking sheet to form 16 cookies. The batter will be very soft, similar to a brownie batter. You can smooth the tops of the cookie with a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until slightly firm.
  • Sprinkle with additional orange zest while the cookies are still hot.
  • Store cookies in the freezer and let thaw slightly for 1-2 hours before enjoying.