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Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies

Delicious Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies You’ll Love

Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies are a guilt-free treat that satisfies cravings while offering nutritional benefits.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and dried
  • 2 medium Ripe Banana Use bananas with deep brown spots
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed or natural
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Avoid quick or steel-cut oats
  • 1/4 cup Nut Butter Almond or peanut
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Add minimally for moisture
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Optional Indulgence
  • 1/2 cup Optional Chocolate Chips Use sparingly

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend the rinsed chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt until mostly smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the rolled oats and ripe banana chunks.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops appear matte and soft.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the fridge. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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