Chocolate Mint muffins from BeachBody

Muffins are a wonderful food ... especially healthy muffins.  My BB coach, Kate, shared this recipe on Facebook and I thought "I have to make these"....you had me at chocolate!

Here is a link to the BeachBody.com recipe: chocolate mint muffins 

Now before you turn your nose up you should try these.  I have had other treats that used beans as a base (a delicious brownie torte comes to mind from Healthy Girl Bakery here in my town).  It was amazing!  While these are so much better than a regular muffin I still try to view them as a treat.  Because, well you know, chocolate.  And mint.  I could probably eat the whole batch if I didn't limit myself somehow.

Here is the recipe for reference

Ingredients:
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
3 large eggs
½ cup raw honey
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
½ tsp. pure peppermint extract

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or coating with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. Place chickpeas, eggs, honey, cocoa powder, baking soda, coconut oil, and extract in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth.
4. Place batter in a medium bowl.
5. Divide batter among 12 prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely and enjoy!

Nutrition Info from BeachBody.com (including portionology for some fitness programs)