Chickpea and Choc Chip Cookies
Nutty, sweet and a favourite for little and big mouths alike! This Chickpea and Choc Chip Cookies recipe is packed with nutritious and delicious ingredients, including blitzed chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, and of course, choc chips. Try a new twist on a baked goodie classic with this chickpea cookie recipe the whole family will love.
Ingredients
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup (95g) smooth almond butter or cashew butter, unsalted
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla essence
2 scoops NAN Toddler Milk Drink powder
½ tsp bi-carb soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup (140g) dark chocolate chips or sultanas
Step by step
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Chickpea and Choc Chip Recipe
- Preheat oven to 180°C, grease and line a baking tray.
- Using a blender or food processor, blend or process chickpeas and nut butter on high for 1 minute or until smooth. Add maple syrup and vanilla and continue to blend until the mixture is free of any lumps.
- Add NAN Toddler Milk Drink powder, bi-carb soda and baking powder, blend until just combined. Stir in choc chips. Drop rounded teaspoons of mixture onto the prepared baking tray. The cookies will spread just slightly, so be sure you leave a few inches of space between cookies.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cookies have browned on the edges. Cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip – dough mixture is quite sticky. You can also substitute chocolate chips with sultanas.
Chickpea and Choc Chip FAQs
Will my little ones like cookies with chickpeas in them?
Absolutely! By blending the chickpeas into the batter mix, and loading the cookies with choc chips, little ones are sure to love these the same as standard choc chip cookies! Chickpeas help make the cookies moist and hold their shape.
Can homemade cookies be healthy?
Yes, homemade cookies can be made healthier by using nutritious ingredients and making a few simple swaps. For example, you can:
- Use whole grain flour instead of refined white flour for added fibre.
- Incorporate healthier fats like coconut oil or avocado instead of butter.
- Add nutrient-rich ingredients such as oats, chia seeds or flaxseeds.
While they may not be a "health food," these adjustments can make for a nutritious cookie recipe and a better option for a balanced treat.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
By following this recipe’s method, you should have approximately 24 Chickpea and Choc Chip Cookies – enough for the whole family!
What can I use in this recipe to substitute maple syrup?
If you don’t have maple syrup in the pantry, don’t fret! Honey, brown sugar or golden syrup all work as alternatives in this cookie recipe.
How should I store my freshly baked Chickpea and Choc Chip cookies?
If the family don’t gobble them all straight out of the oven, you’ll want to store them in an airtight container at room temperature on the bench or in the fridge.
Why do chickpeas work so well in cookies?
Chickpeas are a great cookie ingredient because they add moisture to the mix and help bind the cookie dough ingredients together.
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