Description
These Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste. Loaded with protein-rich chickpeas and creamy peanut butter, these cookies are perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and studded with chocolate chips for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 15 oz. chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Rinse Chickpeas: Rinse the chickpeas in a strainer for 15 seconds. Place them in a food processor and pulse for 10 seconds.
- Mix Ingredients: Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking soda to the chickpeas in the food processor. Pulse until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Use an ice cream scooper to place cookie dough on the baking sheet. Flatten the dough slightly with your palm. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove from oven, tap the baking sheet on the counter to flatten cookies, and let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies, Chickpea Cookies, Healthy Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies
