Black Bean Lava Cakes

INGREDIENTS

flax egg (1 T ground flax mixed with 3 T warm water)

1 15 ounce can

of black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans)

1/3 cup

maple syrup

1/4 cup

unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp

apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp

sea salt (divided)

1/2 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup

almond meal

1 tsp

baking powder

pieces of chocolate, for center.