You Have to Try These Delicious Recipes Made With an Unusual Ingredient

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Sure. Burritos are tasty. And soup, chili, and hummus are all very yummy, too. But all those recipes scream, "I'm made with beans!" But what about the recipes ahead? No one will ever guess that there are hidden cannellini beans, chickpeas, or lentils in them. And that's what makes these recipes so great. If you only try one recipe, make sure it's the doughnuts.

Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts
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Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts

Yep, there are chickpeas in these delicious doughnuts, adding protein, fiber, and a satisfying softness.

Salted Peanut Protein Balls
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Salted Peanut Protein Balls

Made with just four ingredients, one being chickpeas, these salted peanut protein balls are addictively crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
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Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Compared to traditional mac and cheese, this dairy-free version made with beans has eight times the fiber and twice as much protein.

Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie
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Blueberry Mango Kiwi Kale Smoothie

This healthy-hair smoothie is made with kidney or cannellini beans, which offer protein, iron, and biotin.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups

The best part about this delicious dessert is the edible chocolate cup you serve it in!

Banana Cashew Overnight Oats
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Banana Cashew Overnight Oats

You'll never taste the beans in this sweet and creamy five-minute breakfast.

Mashed Potatoes With White Beans
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Mashed Potatoes With White Beans

This guilt-free mashed potato recipe tastes just as creamy and amazing as Grandma's, but it offers a protein and fiber punch (thank you, cannellini beans!).

Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
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Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries

Would you believe these strawberries are filled with velvety chocolate mousse that's vegan? Aside from cutting back on calories and saturated fat, they're also made with good-for-you ingredients like silken tofu and chickpeas.

Chocolate Hummus
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Chocolate Hummus

The creamy texture and robust flavor of this chocolate hummus made with chickpeas will appeal to anyone's taste buds, and you'll wonder if you'll ever be able to eat fruit alone again.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

For 140 calories, each vegan and gluten-free two-inch square offers over five grams of fiber and 5.8 grams of protein. Just forget it's made with lentils, because no one will be able to tell.

Metabolism-Boosting Strawberry Bean Smoothie
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Metabolism-Boosting Strawberry Bean Smoothie

Cannellini beans add to the creaminess in this strawberry broccoli green tea smoothie.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies

These traditional oatmeal raisin cookies are made with pureed cannellini (white kidney) beans and peanut butter, giving these treats a moist and chewy texture. Enjoy two cookies for 220 calories, and also get 3.6 grams of fiber and 5.8 grams of protein.

Chickpea Cookie Dough
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Chickpea Cookie Dough

Vegan and gluten-free, this cookie dough dip is an excellent source of fiber and protein in one sweet, healthy snack.