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Healthier Mint Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients
Cookies

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons applesauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 drops peppermint extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips

Chocolate coating

½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 drop peppermint extract

Directions

Leaving out the mini dark chocolate chips, place all ingredients in a food processor.
Blend until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides.
Stir in the chocolate chips, then chill for 20 minutes.
While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Roll the chilled dough into little balls, then flatten them. They should be about the size of a quarter.
Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15–18 minutes.
Cool completely on the baking sheet. (This helps make them crunchy!)
Once cookies have cooled completely, melt the chocolate for the coating.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate and coconut oil.
Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until completely melted.
Once chocolate is melted, add the peppermint oil and stir.
Dip the cookies in the chocolate, then place on a foil- or parchment-lined pan.
Cool until the chocolate hardens.
Store in an airtight container.

*Pro tip: Enjoy these frozen for a cool treat!

NUTRITIONAL INFO	PER SERVING
Calories	80 (25 from fat)
Total fat	3g
Saturated fat	1.5g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	150mg
Carbohydrate	12g (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar)
Protein	2g

WARNING: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFit assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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Apple Rose Pie

Ingredients For the pie crust ½ cup all purpose flour ¾ cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 Tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons ice water For the filling 3 Pink lady apples 3 Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Directions Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Mix in the Greek yogurt and vegetable oil. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and combine with a fork until the mixture can form a ball. Lightly flour some plastic wrap, then place the dough on top. Flatten out dough. Cover with plastic wrap, then place in the fridge for 20 minutes. While dough is chilling, preheat oven to 425°F. Remove dough from fridge. Roll out on a floured surface to ⅛ thickness. Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan, then trim the edges. While oven is preheating cut the apples into thin semi-circle shapes leaving the skin on. Toss the apples in a large pot with the lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat on medium high heat just until the apples are soft enough to bend without breaking about ten minutes. And remember to save the juice. Carefully arrange the apple slices around the apple pie crust starting with the outside and making your way to the center of the pie. Once you get to the center of the pie take small pieces and bend them around each other to create the center of the rose. Try to make the apples as compact as possible and go back and fill in any spots as necessary. You should be able to get all six apples in it. Drizzle the leftover juice over the apples and bake for 30-45 minutes. Cut into 8 equal slices and enjoy! NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING Calories 240 (50 from fat) Total fat 6g Saturated fat 2g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 75mg Carbohydrate 45g (5g dietary fiber, 26g sugar) Protein 3g WARNING: This post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFit assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

Healthier Mint Chocolate Cookies

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