As a mom of two, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that are both healthy and delicious, and these Vegan Chickpea Cookies fit the bill perfectly. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also kid-approved! My little ones love helping me mix up the dough and, of course, they love eating the finished product even more. Plus, they’re gluten-free and refined sugar-free, so I can feel good about giving them to my family.
Number of Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten the dough slightly with your fingers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Phosphorus: 8%
Vegan Chickpea Cookies (Eat With Clarity)
As a busy mom, I'm always on the lookout for recipes that are both healthy and delicious, and these Vegan Chickpea Cookies fit the bill perfectly. Not only are they easy to make, but they're also kid-approved! My little ones love helping me mix up the dough and, of course, they love eating the finished product even more. Plus, they're gluten-free and refined sugar-free, so I can feel good about giving them to my family.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten the dough slightly with your fingers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Phosphorus: 8%
