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