Ingredients
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3/4 cup cooked lentils (see note)
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using canned lentils)
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup cooking oil
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1/2 chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Note on using lentils: If using canned lentils, drain first and omit salt; if using dry (my preference is dry red lentils) measure 1/3 cup rinsed lentils into saucepan, add 2/3 cup water and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes (may need to add a small amount of water) cool and measure.
- Mash lentils with a fork in mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla extract to lentils.
- Mix just to combine.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cocoa and cinnamon in separate bowl.
- Add dry mixture and blend until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour into greased muffin tins.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes for easy turn out.
- Dust tops with confectioners sugar.