Non-Traditional legume protein products such as: The legume protein bars, legume chocolate chip cookies, and legume rice crispy squares, presents an easier way to get the plant fiber from the legumes into our diets

Abstract

These delicious and nutritious legume protein treats have natural plant protein that provides the building blocks for healthy muscles and tissues. Fiber is beneficial for weight loss, these treats are loaded with fiber, and other nutritional benefits.

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1. Legume Protein Bar comprising of: a. Between - cup pumpkin seeds b. - cup sesame seeds c. 2 Tablespoon ground flax seed d. cup legume flour e. cup nutritional yeast f. cup vegetable oil g. cup shredded coconut h. -1 cup chopped mixed nuts i. 1-1 cup chocolate chips j. -1 teaspoon salt k. cup raisins l. cup oats m. Melt the chocolate chips in a sauce pan and remove from the heat. Combine all the other ingredients with the chocolate, and mixed until all the ingredients are coved with chocolate. Pour ingredients into a lightly greased baking pan about one inch deep, and spread evenly. Let cool, and cut into bars.

2. Legume chocolate chip cookies comprising of: a. 1 cup unbleached flour b. 1 c legume flour c. c sugar d. teaspoon salt e. 1 teaspoon baking powder f. 1 cup chocolate chips g. cup vegetable oil h. 1 cup applesauce i. 2 tablespoons ground flax seed j. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast k. Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Scoop the dough onto parchment with a small scooper. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees (f).

3. Legume Rice Crispy Squares comprising of: a. 4-5 cups b. 5-7 cups of marshmallows c. cup legume powder (Flour) d. 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast e. cup chopped nuts (optional) f. Melt the marshmallows in a glass bowl in the microwave for approximately 1 minutes. While still warm, stir in the remaining ingredients until completely cover with the marshmallows. Spoon the mixture into a baking pan or glass dish. Take a piece of wax paper and press evenly into the pan, let cool, cut into squares. The mixture can be put into individual molds.

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[0010] Legume Chocolate Chip Cookies, Legume Protein Bar, and Legume Rice Crispy Squares. Once the legumes are powdered, the powder can be incorporated in just about anything, making it a more healthier food product with added protein and fiber.

How the legumes are processed to be powdered: [0011] 1. (a) Soak the legumes overnight. [0012] (b) Cook the legumes in water on top of the stove between 10-15 minutes on high heat. [0013] (c) Drain the water from the legumes. [0014] (d) Place the legumes on a cookie sheet. [0015] (e) Place the legumes in a preheated oven between 325-350 degrees Fahrenheit and let cook between 10-20 minutes. [0016] (f) Turn the oven to low and let legumes dehydrates until completely dried out. [0017] 2. Legumes can be processed without soaking, follow the instruction in b-f in #1 above. After dehydration, let the legumes cool, and then place them in a blender and grind into powder, spread the legume powder out onto parchment paper and let cool. Store the legume powder in a dry airtight container or zip lock bag until ready to use. [0018] 3. Legumes can be powdered from the original state, (just place the legumes into a blender and grind into powder, spread the legumes out on a piece of parchment paper, let cool and store in a dry airtight container or zip lock bag until ready to use.
Note: Legumes can be soaked, fermented, sprouted, or powdered from its raw state.
Legumes are among the best plant-based source of dietary protein.