Fiery Fudge

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 1 can (15oz) black beans (no salt added), drained and rinsed well
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅔ cup semi sweet chocolate chips, separated

NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING

approx. 1 2x1 inch piece; makes 32 servings

51 calories; 9.8 grams carbohydrate; 1.2 grams fat; 1.2 grams protein; 1.3 grams dietary fiber

Average cost for one recipe: $4.08

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8×8 pan. First, place the oats in a food processor and blend until it is a flour consistency. Combine the remaining ingredients except chocolate chips in food processor and process until very smooth. Fold ⅓ cup of chocolate chips into mixture, then pour the batter into a greased pan. Smooth mixture with a spatula to create an even surface. Lastly, top the batter with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove, allow to cool, and slice.