Brownie Batter Walnut Dip

Name: Brownie Batter Walnut Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup California walnuts; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 to 4 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Total Time

20 Mins

Serves

Serving Size

2 tablespoons

Meal

Snack

Description

You’d never guess this chocolatey treat is made with nutritious ingredients like black beans and walnuts. Whip up a batch of this brownie batter as a dip for crackers or fresh fruit… and don’t forget to lick the spoon!

Ingredients

1 cup California walnuts
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 to 4 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

PREPARATION

Place all ingredients and process for 2 minutes or until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Serve with sliced bananas, pears, strawberries, apples or graham crackers.

NUTRITION

Calories: 110 cal
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: .809 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 115 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Total Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 3 g
Calcium: 30 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 180 mg