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Dark Chocolate and Chickpea Cookies

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Try this twist on chocolate chip cookies for a wholesome treat, perfect with a cuppa or as an after-school snack with a glass of milk. The chickpeas add nutrients and make these cookies extra filling, while dark chocolate and honey bring a deliciously healthy touch!

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 mins

Level: Beginner

Makes: approx. 12 cookies

Allergen info: nuts and milk

Ingredients

  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), roughly chopped

  • 80g smooth peanut butter (or almond butter)

  • 80g honey (roughly 60 ml)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

  • Blend the chickpeas in a food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.

  • Mix the wet ingredients by adding peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the chickpea mixture. Blend until well combined.

  • Incorporate the dry ingredients by adding baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend again until you have a smooth dough.

  • Stir in the chocolate chunks by folding them into the dough with a spatula.

  • Form the cookies by scooping tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking tray. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies stay together.

  • Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

You can store these in an airtight container for 2 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.s.

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