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High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies

High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies That Kids Love

These High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies combine rich cocoa and chickpeas for a nutritious, delicious snack kids will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 can chickpeas Rinsed and dried
  • 2 medium ripe bananas Choose bananas with deep brown spots
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed or natural
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats Avoid quick oats
  • 1/2 cup nut butter Almond or Peanut
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup Use sparingly to avoid too cakey
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavors
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, baking soda, salt, and a splash of vanilla extract until mostly smooth.
  3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in oats, banana chunks, and optional chocolate chips until fully combined.
  4. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, pressing down slightly for even baking.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until soft yet slightly firm with a matte finish.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Cookies can be served with almond milk for a delicious snack.

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