Naomi's Garbanzo Bean Cupcakes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.3
  • Total Fat: 14.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 61.7 mg
  • Sodium: 153.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Naomi's Garbanzo Bean Cupcakes calories by ingredient


Introduction

Gluten free , high protein and low GI!! Moist and very tasty!! Gluten free , high protein and low GI!! Moist and very tasty!!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1.5 cups Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Chips
    1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (or 2C fresh cooked)
    4 eggs
    1/2 t baking powder
    3/4 C "cup for cup" sweetener, like fructose, splenda, xylitol or stevia
    1/2 t almond extract
    1/2 C copped walnuts

Directions

Heat Oven to 350

1. Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring beween each until nearly melted. Stir until final chips are melted.

2. Meanwhile, Place beans and eggs in a food processor or blender. Begin to blend, then add the rest of the ingredients, one at a time, with the blender running. Add the melted chocolate and nuts last.

3. Spray a 12-cell muffin cup with non stick spray, then divide the batter evenly.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Cool 10-15 minutes before turning out of pan.

Serving Size: makes 12 cupcakes

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAMRACLOVEC.