Who would have thought chickpeas could be used to make cookies? This recipe is a healthy spin on traditional chocolate chip cookies, with the added benefits of being high in protein, vegan and gluten-free!
I remember as a child, my mum would try and sneak sweet potato into brownies, or avocado into muffins to subtly boost our veggie intake.
Fast forward to today, I’d never have imagined adding beans to my chocolate chip cookies, but it actually works!
Chickpeas are rich in protein and iron, a powerful combo especially for all us vegans or vegetarians; where getting enough protein and iron in our diet can be challenging. Plus, chickpeas are a great source of vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, choline, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
However, I don’t recommend using these cookies as a sole way of getting more protein or iron into your diet, pure wholefoods are a much better option.
Before we get started in learning how to make these high protein chickpea chocolate chip cookies – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my email newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up to date on the latest recipes, DIYs, gardening and health tips I share!!
High Protein Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Only 8 ingredients needed, and 10 minutes to bake!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp filtered water
- 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
To make:
- Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).
- Mix the dry ingredients – flour, salt, and baking soda – together first in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Next, add in the wet ingredients – oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and water – and mix together until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, then scoop some of the mixture out and roll into evenly sized cookies. Place onto a tray with a sheet of baking paper, then press down so they become flat on the tray (you can use a fork to create a cool effect on top of the cookie).
- Pop them in the oven for around 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly golden.
- Let cool for around 10 minutes or so, then they’re ready to eat.
Homemade chickpea cookies tutorial
As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor before trying or using any new products. I am not a doctor. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts and feelings of the products mentioned. Check with your doctor or health practitioner if you are uncertain about trying out any of the products, recipes or tips mentioned in this post.
Have you made treats with chickpeas before? What did you make? Share in the comments below.
Lots of love,
🖤 Vanessa