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- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can substitute honey or agave syrup if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
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