AI Chickpea Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained if using canned)
• 0.33 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.33 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and baking powder.

3. 3

   Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and no whole chickpeas remain.

4. 4

   Transfer the blended dough into a mixing bowl and stir in the dark chocolate chips by hand.

5. 5

   Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough onto the tray to form about 10 cookies, then flatten each one slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes to set before eating.

Notes

These cookies are high in fiber and protein. The author notes that you cannot taste the chickpeas at all and they have a soft, sweet texture.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• healthy
• vegetarian
• baked
• meal prep