Try Chickpea Cookies for a surprising twist! These healthy, gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweetened treats are soft, chewy, and irresistible.
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These Chickpea Cookies cost approximately $6.53 to make. The recipe makes twenty servings for about $0.32 per serving.
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Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
When you are craving something sweet but are not craving the extra calories, these Chickpea Cookies are your answer. They combine earthy chickpeas with maple syrup, a natural sweetener, sweet chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter to create a guilt-free dessert.
The bits of chocolate complement the nutty flavor of the cookie and are a match made in Heaven.
Follow my easy step-by-step directions to quickly make a batch of these wholesome, delicious Chickpea Cookies in less than an hour.
What You’ll Love About Chickpea Cookies
- Healthy Ingredients: Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein and fiber. The recipe uses Maple Syrup as a natural sweetener, while peanut butter adds a healthy fat.
- Texture: The soft and creamy inside of the cookie contrasts beautifully with the bits of chocolate and the slightly crispy outer edge of the cookie.
- Dietary Adaptations: These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, meeting various dietary restrictions.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
- 15-ounce can of Chickpeas – $0.86
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract – $1.36
- ¾ cup creamy Peanut Butter – $1.03
- ½ cup Maple Syrup – $2.66
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder – $0.04
- ½ cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips – $0.58
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the prices for this recipe in August 2023.
How To Make Chickpea Cookies
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next, remove the ‘skins’ on the chickpeas, if desired, and then place the chickpeas and the other ingredients except for the chocolate chips in the food processor.
- Process the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto the cookie sheet.
- Bake for twelve minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for forty-five minutes on a wire rack for forty-five minutes before serving.
Chickpea Cookies Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Nut Butter Variations: Instead of peanut butter, use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor profile.
- Sweetener Options: Replace maple syrup with honey or agave nectar.
- Nut Mix-Ins: Add chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans for added crunch and richness.
- Protein Boost: Mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder to increase protein content.
- Toppings: After scooping the dough onto the cookie sheet, lightly press additional chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes onto the tops for added visual appeal.
- Add-ins for Texture: Fold in shredded coconut, chia seeds, or crushed pretzels to give the cookies an interesting texture.
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies Serving and Storing Tips:
Serve: Serve them slightly warm or at room temperature.
Store: These cookies will last at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: They can also be frozen and thawed at room temperature until soft enough to eat.
Recipe FAQs
These cookies are best stored at room temperature in an air-tight container. However, they can also be frozen and thawed at room temperature until soft enough to eat.
Yes, feel free to use the chocolate chips you prefer in this recipe. Just keep it to ½ cup. Just make sure they’re dairy-free.
Yes!! One of the great things about this recipe is that it has no flour and can be eaten raw! If you plan on eating the dough as dough, there is no need for the baking powder, so feel free to omit that from the recipe. The baking powder is simply there for baking purposes.
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- Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
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- Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups – 3 Ingredients
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Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe Cost 6.53 Serving Cost 0.32
Recipe Cost $ 6.53 Serving Cost $ 0.32Ingredients
- 15 ounce can Chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Peanut Butter creamy
- ½ cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ cup dairy-free Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
PREP OVEN AND BAKING SHEET:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 F°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
MAKE BATTER:
- Remove the ‘skins’ on the chickpeas. (This step is optional but helps make the dough creamier.)
- Place the chickpeas and all other ingredients, except chocolate chips, in your food processor.
- Process until creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use your cookie scoop to scoop out your dough onto the cookie sheet.
BAKE COOKIES:
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 45 minutes on a cooling rack before enjoying.
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Comments & Reviews
Anjali says
Love this healthier version of regular chocolate chip cookies! Made this for my kids for an after school snack and they absolutely loved it, and couldn’t tell that these weren’t “regular” chocolate chip cookies!
Justine says
I love chickpeas, but I never would have thought you could make such a yummy treat with them! These are fantastic, and we ended up eating all of them way too quickly, lol.
Carrie Robinson says
I would have never thought to put chickpeas in cookies! This is a genius idea. 🙂
Kushigalu says
I have never tried cookies with chickpeas. Sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Beth says
Oh, wow. I have to give these a try! I love the idea of a protein-packed cookie that’s sweet and healthy. Yummo!