Description
These Mini Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Cakes are a rich, indulgent treat made without flour, making them gluten-free and low-calorie. Infused with peanut butter and chocolate, these mini cakes are packed with protein and fiber, thanks to black beans. Drizzle with chocolate sauce for an extra decadent finish—perfect for guilt-free dessert lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (about 4 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup canned pure pumpkin
- ¼ cup Truvia spoonable calorie-free sweetener (or another no-calorie granulated sweetener)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter baking chips, chopped
- Optional: melted chocolate sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray 8 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the Batter: Place all ingredients except the peanut butter chips in a food processor. Puree until completely smooth and uniform.
- Fold in Peanut Butter Chips: Fold in 1 tablespoon of the chopped peanut butter chips.
- Prepare Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the batter into the 8 prepared muffin cups, smoothing out the tops. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped peanut butter chips on top, pressing lightly into the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Serve: Drizzle with melted chocolate sauce for an extra decadent touch before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Sweetener Alternatives: If you don’t have Truvia, you can use other no-calorie sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit.
- Add-Ins: Try folding in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
