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Cocoa Chickpea Cookies

Cocoa Chickpea Cookies: Fudgy Treats Packed with Protein

Cocoa Chickpea Cookies are healthy, fudgy, and protein-packed treats that cater to chocolate cravings without guilt.
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: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and dried
  • 1 large Ripe Banana with deep brown spots
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned Rolled Oats not quick oats
  • 1/4 cup Nut Butter (Almond or Peanut)
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup use sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • optional to taste Chocolate Chips for added indulgence

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

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, combine rinsed and dried chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the rolled oats and banana chunks until well combined. Add plant milk if dough is too crumbling.
  4. Scoop rounded portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until matte on top and soft when pressed.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are well-rinsed and dried to avoid sogginess. Monitor baking time to prevent cookies from drying out.

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