Chickpea Cookies

Name: Chickpea Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 15oz can chickpeas (well drained); 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter); 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or malt sweetened carob chips, or raisins)

Surprisingly delicious cookies made with chickpeas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips for a protein-packed treat.

19 min total4 servingsAmerican

Calories

285

Protein

Carbs

38g

Fat

12g

Ingredients

1 15oz can chickpeas (well drained)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (or malt sweetened carob chips, or raisins)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Blend all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a food processor until very smooth.
3
Remove dough from food processor and stir in chocolate chips. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
4
Form in 1½" balls. Place onto parchment paper and bake for 8–10 minutes.