Description
These Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies with Banana combine the rich flavor of cocoa, natural sweetness from ripe bananas, and protein-packed chickpeas to create a nutritious, guilt-free snack. Perfect for anyone seeking a gluten-free, vegan treat that is quick to prepare, wholesome, and delicious.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- Banana (1 ripe)
- Cocoa Powder (2 tablespoons)
- Oats (1/2 cup)
- Nut Butter (1/4 cup, any kind)
- Maple Syrup or Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Baking Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas thoroughly to remove any excess sodium and improve flavor. Pat them dry with a clean towel to reduce moisture and ensure better cookie texture.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, ripe banana, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in cocoa powder, oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated. The dough should be thick but pliable.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place dollops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon for even baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look matte but not cracked.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This resting time helps them firm up without drying out.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the cookies will be.
- Don’t skip drying chickpeas: Excess moisture can make the dough too wet and sticky.
- Pulse carefully: Over-blending chickpeas can make the cookie dough too pasty, so pulse until just smooth.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate for 10 minutes before baking if dough feels too sticky to handle.
- Storage tip: Store in an airtight container to keep cookies moist and chewy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy, high protein, cocoa, chickpea, banana, gluten-free, vegan, cookies, snack, nutritious
