Yes, you read that correctly – chickpea chocolate chip cookies! The great thing about these cookies, apart from the fact that they take about 5 minutes to prep for baking, is that they’re full of fibre, protein, folic acid, iron and zinc too.
For this recipe you can use tinned chickpeas, and you could also swap in another nut butter if peanut allergies are a concern in your house.
They’re dairy free, gluten free and grain free too, so they’re a handy option if you’re baking around other allergies.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed (or one 15 oz tin of chickpeas)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 85g dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking powder
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
2. Rinse the chickpeas well in a colander, then pat them dry on paper towel to make sure they’re really dry before cooking with them.
3. Place into a blender with the peanut butter, vanilla extract, milk and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips. Using a tablespoon, drop the mixture onto a baking tray. You may need more than one tray depending on what size cookie you want.
5. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire cooling tray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really taste the chickpeas in these cookies?
No — once blended smooth with the peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate chips, the chickpea flavour disappears completely. Most kids won’t know they’re in there.
Can I use a different nut butter?
Yes. Almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter (for a nut-free version) all work well as a swap for peanut butter.
How do I store these cookies?
Once fully cooled, keep them in an airtight container. Because they’re made with chickpeas rather than flour, they’re best eaten within a few days.
Are these cookies suitable for kids with allergies?
They’re dairy free, gluten free and grain free, which makes them a useful option for many common allergies. Always check your specific ingredients (like chocolate chips and nut butter) against your child’s individual needs.
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