1½ cups cooked black beans OR 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ¾ cup nut butter of choice (I used almond butter) Not sure if peanut butter would be a good sub since it has such a strong flavor. ½ cup cocoa powder or cacao powder ½ cup maple syrup or honey ½ tsp peppermint extract (or more for an extra minty flavor) 1 tsp baking powder Pinch sea salt Chocolate chips (optional) Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2016/03/26/flourless-peppermint-chocolate-cookies/#Y1LihJwv7zt53F4P.99

Preheat oven to 350. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients. Mix well. If the batter looks a little too wet, stick the bowl in the fridge for 20 minutes. Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool before removing from the baking sheet. Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2016/03/26/flourless-peppermint-chocolate-cookies/#Y1LihJwv7zt53F4P.99