Description
These Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies with Banana are a delicious and nutritious treat that combines protein-rich chickpeas and natural sweetness from ripe bananas. Perfect for a guilt-free snack, they are made with wholesome ingredients like nut butter, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips, offering a soft and satisfying cookie without refined sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Optionally, peel them by gently removing the skins to achieve a smoother cookie texture.
- Blend base mixture: In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, ripe bananas, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and baking powder to the blended mixture. Blend again until a thick cookie batter forms.
- Incorporate add-ins: Transfer the batter to a bowl and fold in the dark chocolate chips along with any optional add-ins such as chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Scoop cookies: Use a spoon to scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of the spoon to shape them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 to 14 minutes. Bake until they are set but remain soft; be careful not to overbake to maintain their moist texture.
- Cool before serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas is optional but recommended for a smoother cookie texture.
- Do not overbake to ensure cookies remain soft and moist.
- You can customize these cookies by adding chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- These cookies are a great source of plant-based protein and make a healthy snack alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy cookies, high protein cookies, chickpea cookies, banana cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, chocolate cookies, nutritious snacks
