Dessert for 16
Chocolate Black Bean Zucchini Cookies
$1.10for 425 minServes 16
Black beans, zucchini, dates, oats, and cacao make soft chocolate cookies baked with optional chocolate chips.
Photo: hummusapien.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 8 oz$0.09/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.72Typical price |
 | Peanut butter, 1.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.16Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 4 oz$0.45/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Oats, 0.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 1 oz$0.45/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.39 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.27 per serving$1.10 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup gated zucchini
- 8 oz can black beans
- 2 tbsp peanut or almond butter
- 4 medjool dates
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips + more for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Blend the black beans, dates, peanut or almond butter, vanilla, and coconut sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the zucchini, cacao powder, oats, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop 16 portions onto the baking sheet and flatten each one slightly.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cookies look set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.
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