Two Bite Black Bean Cupcakes

I wanted to see if I could make a cupcake without sugar and am happy to report that the attempt was successful! These little cupcakes are not only sugar free but full of fiber and good for you nutrients.

Using a hand mixer (or food processor), combine the following ingredients in a bowl:

1 can black beans (rinsed)
1 ripe banana
3/4 unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate Vega protein powder
1 TBSP vanilla

Once all the ingredients are combined, stir in 1/4 quinoa flakes and 124 cup chopped pecans.

Pour mixture into greased mini muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes.

I also made a sugar free ‘icing’ for the cupcakes. Again, using a hand mixer combine the following in a bowl:

1 banana
1/2 avocado
3 TBSP cocoa powder
4 TBSP peanut butter
1.5 TBSP vanilla
1.5 tsp lemon juice

If you prefer your cupcakes to be a bit sweeter, you can add 2-4 TBSP of agave to the brownie batter and 1-2 TBSP to the topping. Enjoy!