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Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy vegan chocolate chip cookies.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 14 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup cooked chickpeas or soybeans (approx. 1 can)
  • 5 dates (ideally Medjool - the softer the better! You can also soften your dates by soaking them in water for 5 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (any kind - but the creamier the better!)
  • 1/4 cup oats (use gluten-free if desired)
  • 1/4 cup carob powder or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup date syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground clove
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder
  • .5 tsp baking powder
  • .5 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • .5 cup vegan chocolate chips, or chopped dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth, except chocolate chips. Scrape down sides as necessary.
  2. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking tray and flatten slightly. Add extra chocolate chips on top.
  4. Bake at 175 C / 375 F for approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Allow the cookies to cool for 30 minutes before touching them. Enjoy!