Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies
Delicious and guilt-free cookies made with peanut butter and chickpeas for a soft and chewy treat packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the chickpeas, peanut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Add the chocolate chips if desired, mixing them into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg