Description
Delightful, healthy cookies made with chickpeas and banana that provide a rich cocoa flavor and high protein content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, medium, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons plant milk, only if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking soda, and salt to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the oats, chopped banana, chocolate chips, and hazelnuts (if using). If the dough feels dry, add plant milk as needed.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and flatten each ball slightly. Top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them until the tops set but the insides remain soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, high protein cookies, chickpea cookies, vegan cookies, cocoa cookies