Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies Recipe
These Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies combine the rich taste of cocoa with the nutritional benefits of chickpeas and oats, creating a soft, fudgy treat perfect for a healthy snack or post-workout fuel. Sweetened naturally with banana and maple syrup or honey, these cookies offer a delicious, gluten-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth while boosting your protein intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, medium, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut butter, almond or peanut
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons plant milk, only if needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to a food processor and blend until mostly smooth, creating the cookie dough base.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl, then stir in the rolled oats, chopped banana, dark chocolate chips, and hazelnuts if using. Add plant milk only if the dough is too dry to combine well.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each portion. Top with additional chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are set but still soft in the center, ensuring a fudgy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure chickpeas are well rinsed and dried for the best texture in the final cookies.
- The cookies stay soft and fudgy, making them ideal for healthy snacking or as post-workout fuel.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- If the dough is too thick, add plant milk gradually to reach the desired consistency.
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