Description
Delicious and nutritious cookies made with chickpeas and bananas, perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2–3/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, mashed bananas, cocoa powder, oats, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Using a spoon, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming cookie shapes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your healthy dessert!
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them set on the baking sheet for an extra 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg