Description
These Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously unique and healthy twist on traditional cookies, using chickpeas as a base to add protein and fiber. Naturally gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients like almond or peanut butter, oat flour, and maple syrup, they are soft, thick, and bursting with chocolate chips. Perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising on nutrition.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup unsalted almond or peanut butter
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar of choice (white, brown, or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chips
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
- Prepare chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove any excess salt or brine. Add them to a food processor for blending.
- Add other ingredients: To the food processor with chickpeas, add the almond or peanut butter, oat flour, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Do not add the chocolate chips yet.
- Blend into dough: Process the mixture until it achieves a smooth consistency without any remaining chickpea chunks. The texture may be slightly bumpy but should be uniform overall.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Add in the 2/3 cup of chocolate chips and pulse a few times just until they are evenly mixed into the cookie dough.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Using a cookie scoop, place dollops of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. These cookies will be thick and may spread a little while baking.
- Flatten slightly and add extra chips: Press a few additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie ball for decoration and extra chocolate flavor.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 15 minutes. Midway through baking, if you want the cookies to spread more, gently slam the cookie sheet down once.
- Cool and serve: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet so they can firm up. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky salt before enjoying for a perfect sweet and salty bite.
Notes
- Use unsalted almond or peanut butter to control the salt level of the cookies.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor if you don’t have it on hand.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar or coconut sugar depending on your preference.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to oat flour use, but ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
- For a vegan version, use vegan chocolate chips and ensure the sugar is vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer thinner cookies, gently flatten the dough balls before baking or slam the baking sheet midway through baking as described.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
