Healthy Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy cookies made with chickpeas and chocolate chips, these healthy treats are guilt-free and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked and drained Can use canned chickpeas, just rinse and drain well.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Use agave nectar for a vegan version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, peanut butter or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each dollop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes to enjoy their chewiness again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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