Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse the black beans thoroughly in a colander and pat them completely dry with a paper towel to ensure the right cookie consistency.
Place the dried black beans, almond butter, olive oil, honey, and vanilla extract into a food processor.
Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Add the almond powder, whey protein isolate, cacao powder, baking powder, and sea salt to the food processor.
Pulse the processor until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick, sticky dough forms.
Scoop the dough into 25 equal-sized mounds on the prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon.
Lightly flatten each mound with the back of a damp spoon or your fingers to form a cookie shape.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are firm to the touch but the centers remain slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to let them firm up properly before serving.