3/4 c. cold-pressed Coconut Oil
5 oz. 85% organic Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces
2 c. cooked organic Black Beans, drained
3 Tbs. organic raw Cocoa Powder
3 Tbs. Coconut Flakes (more to taste)
1 c. organic Walnuts, roughly chopped
1 pinch of Pink Sea Salt
2 Free Range Eggs
3 Tbs. freshly ground Golden Flax Seeds
2/3 c. Birch Xylitol or 1 c. Chicory Root powder

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 11-inch square or 8 x 11 baking pan with parchment paper.

Melt the coconut oil on low heat in a medium size pan, add dark chocolate pieces. Stir around until the chocolate is completely melted.

Chocolate Black Bean Bars2 — Chocolate Black Bean Bars

Put beans, cacao powder, coconut flakes and 1/2 cup of the walnuts in a blender or a food processor. Blend for one minute or until well chopped, then add the chocolate mixture and blend for one more minute, scraping down sides once.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, add the flax seeds and xylitol and beat for one more minute.

Save 1 tablespoon of egg mixture in a separate cup and pour the rest into the chocolate and bean mixture and process just until incorporated.

Add remaining walnuts and dark chocolate and stir gently with a spatula to blend.

Pour into the baking pan.

Drip the remaining egg mixture on top of the chocolate mixture and use a toothpick or a knife to create a marble effect.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes depending on size of pan. They might still feel a little soft in the middle when you test with a toothpick, but they will harden when they cool. These are decadently chocolaty!

You can spread a little no-sugar-added raspberry jam on top for variation.

~ Enjoy! ♥

When you're in the mood for a treat, how about some nutritious no-grain pancakes? They're good any time of day, since you can vary the toppings to suit your mood. I am very excited about this recipe!

It's super healthy and guilt-free! You can easily have 3 of these on our very low-carb, low-sugar diet, and not blink twice. They are packed with antioxidants, fiber and good protein.

Pile berries on top, some coconut oil, or a bit of no sugar added jam. Add a cup of green tea for a cancer-fighting breakfast with a PUNCH!

Make sure to grind your own flax seeds ... this grinder is available on Amazon for about $20.

Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes

1/4 cup freshly ground Flax Seeds
1/4 cup Almond Flour
3 Omega-3 Eggs
2 tsp. Baking Powder (Aluminum-free)
1 pinch Sea Salt
3/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup Coconut or Almond Milk
1/4 tsp. Vanilla
1Tbs. Pure Maple Syrup

2 tsp. Coconut Oil (for pan)

Add baking powder, almond flour, cinnamon, salt and sweetener to flax meal.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the vanilla and milk. Pour into the meal mixture and blend thoroughly with a fork or whisk.

The batter will be runny like Crepe batter, but fear not, all will come together!

Heat griddle to medium-high heat; grease with coconut oil, and drop batter by 1/4 cups full.

Turn when bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, cooking for just a minute more.

♥ Bon Apetit!