Chickpea Chocolate-chip Cookies Recipe

2 min read

Prep time: 5minutes

Baking Time: 10 minutes

10 servings

I tried this recipe for Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies and it turned out surprisingly yummy. Gluten free and protein rich snack. The recipe is very simple so give it a try!

I am holding a chickpea Chocolate-chip Cookie split in half

Ingredients for Chickpea Chocolate-chip Cookies

10 cookies

1 can chickpeas (280g of chickpeas)

⅔ cup peanut butter

¼ cup maple sirup

1tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

⅓ cup Chocolate chips

Salt

Optionally:

Add peanuts for crunch
½ cup of almond flour for extra love

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180C
Blend washed chickpeas with peanut butter and maple until smooth (without the can water) then add baking powder and baking soda and if you are using also add almond flour and mix well
Add chocolate chips and peanuts and mix gently into the batter
Form cookies, place them on a baking tray with baking paper.
Bake for about 8-12 minutes for 180C
Let them cool and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

(estimated for one Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie, assuming the full recipe is for 10 cookies):

Calories: 220

Total Fat: 13g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Carbohydrates: 22g

Fiber: 4g

Sugar: 9g

Protein: 7g

These cookies are a protein-rich snack, with each cookie providing about 7g of protein. They're also a good source of fiber, offering around 4g per cookie. The gluten-free nature of the recipe makes them suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease

Something to keep in mind - these cookies are healthier than traditional chocolate chip cookies, but they still contain a significant amount of calories and sugar, primarily from the peanut butter and maple syrup. However, they also provide beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.