Israeli Spicy Surprise Chocolate Brownie Muffins

Thanks to Shmuel Veffer

Gluten and sugar free!

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons Galilee Green Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• hot pepper flakes for sprinkling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Place chickpeas, eggs, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, olive oil, and extract in blender or food processor; cover and blend until smooth.
3. Pour into 12 muffin cups.
4. Top each muffin with about four chocolate chips and hot pepper flakes
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool completely

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