7 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies (V,GF)
Easy-to-make 7 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies. Vegan, gluten-free, flourless, yet moist and delicious. A healthy indulgent treat for your tastebuds.
NOTE: This post has been updated since it was originally published on April 25, 2022.
Okay seriously, let me show you how to make the BEST vegan, gluten-free, flourless, chocolate chip chickpea cookies, and with only 7 simple ingredients!
Anyone who knows me is fully aware of me being a Cookie Monster. I could eat cookies every day but I also value my health and am quite strict about what I put into my body.
If you’ve never baked with chickpeas before, you will quickly see how easy it is, and I promise you won’t taste the chickpeas in this recipe!
These vegan chickpea chocolate chip cookies are simple, quick to make, and delicious, and they have a nice amount of protein in them because of the chickpea beans.
Compared to a traditional chocolate chip cookie, these chickpea cookies are probably one of the healthiest.
They are high in protein because of the peanut butter and beans, low in sugar because there is zero granulated sugar in the recipe, and much higher in fiber than a regular chocolate chip cookie.
Let me show you how to make these 7-ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpeas Cookies in no time, indulge in a healthy dessert, and share them with your family and friends.
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Kitchen Tools For This Recipe
- food processor. This is the food processor I use for many of my blending activities.
- baking pan
- unbleached parchment paper
- spatula
- small cookie scoop. This is optional but I like to use a scoop to make the cookies perfectly round and uniform.
- cooling rack
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- cooling rack
- glass storage container
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
Chickpeas. You can use either canned chickpeas or chickpeas that have been cooked from scratch. Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber and are also known as garbanzo beans.
Peanut butter. I like to use organic, creamy peanut butter, and one that contains zero other ingredients – just organic peanuts and perhaps a bit of salt. Peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy fat.
Maple syrup. Look for a pure, high-quality, maple syrup versus one that has added sugar, oil, or other unhealthy ingredients.
Vanilla extract. I prefer to use high-quality vanilla that does not contain any alcohol.
Baking powder. Preferably aluminum-free
Kosher salt. You can also use sea salt if you wish.
Vegan chocolate chips. These are the chocolate chips I use. They are dairy-free and mini in size which is perfect for these delicious bean cookies.
optional ingredients you may want to consider:
Here are some other ingredients to consider when making these delicious chickpea cookies.
- Dried fruit. Raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, or any other dried fruit. Use in place of chocolate chips.
- Nuts. Chopped walnuts, pecans, or any other nut of your choice.
- Almond butter. If you are not a fan of peanut butter, consider replacing it with either almond butter or hazelnut butter – both are delicious.
- Combination. Instead of chocolate chips, consider replacing them with chopped nuts AND dried fruit. It is a different kind of cookie but oh so delicious!
How To Make 7-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies: Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
Rinse chickpeas until they are no longer foamy, and water runs clear.
Step 2. Prepare The Chickpea Cookie Dough
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor, except for the chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the vegan chocolate chips with a spatula or a wooden spoon.
Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie (I use a small ice cream scoop), and place them apart evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Flatten each cookie slightly using either a fork or the back of a spoon
NOTE: I like to use a fork to make a criss-cross like a traditional peanut butter cookie.
Step 3. Bake
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool for approximately 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Once cooled to room temperature, place the cookies in a glass storage container in the fridge where they will last 5-6 days.
How To Store:
These healthy chickpea cookies are stored well in an airtight container on your kitchen counter for approximately 2-3 days.
That said, for a chilled, perfect-texture cookie, I like to store these Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies in a glass storage container in the fridge. They will last in the refrigerator for about 5-6 days.
You can also store them in the freezer, either in a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container. That way you can pull out a few cookies as desired when the sweet tooth urge hits you.
These cookies will last for about two months in the freezer, as long as they are stored in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container.
Recipe Tips For Success
When I scoop out this cookie dough, I use a small scoop to keep them bite-sized but you can also use a spoon to scoop out the dough.
If you want to make them larger, you will need to cook them a few minutes longer so that they cook evenly and thoroughly.
To prevent feeling gassy, rinse the chickpeas thoroughly before blending them into the raw cookie dough.
When it comes to peanut butter, you do not need peanut butter to contain extra oils and sugar. I promise you will quickly learn to love plain peanut butter with no additional ingredients.
You can also use almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut or seed butter if you are allergic to peanuts or do not like peanut butter. I personally think these chickpea cookies would taste great using sunflower butter too. Yum!
For best results, look for pure maple syrup with no added ingredients. Some cheaper brands contain more oil, butter, and sugar than maple syrup. There is no need for this and it is terrible for your health.
You can also use honey, brown rice syrup, or any other natural sweetener of your choice if you do not like maple syrup or if you prefer a different sweetener.
VIDEO: Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Make 7-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
Health Benefits of Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans)
Here are some health benefits from eating chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source.
Blood Sugar. Chickpeas contain a resistant starch called amylose which helps to regulate blood sugar. It slows down the spike of glucose and insulin. Therefore consuming chickpeas can be helpful for those managing diabetes.
Gut Health. Chickpeas contain soluble fiber which can be helpful for our gut and digestion, as well as decrease intestinal inflammation.
Weight Management. Because chickpeas are high in fiber they can more readily provide a sense of satiety and a feeling of fullness. This is a great way to help with weight management.
Cholesterol. Chickpeas help to lower blood cholesterol levels and are therefore considered a heart-healthy food.
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7-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies (V,GF)
Equipment
- Food Processor – here is the food processor I use for many of my blending activities.
- small cookie scoop – this is optional but I like to use a scoop to make the cookies perfectly round and uniform.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup chickpeas aka garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1. Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Rinse chickpeas until they are no longer foamy, and the water runs clear.
Step 2. Prepare The Cookie Dough
- Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, except for the chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips with a spatula or a wooden spoon.
- Scoop out approximately 2 tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie (I use a small ice cream scoop), and place them evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly using either a fork or the back of a spoon.NOTE: I like to use a fork to make a criss-cross like a traditional peanut butter cookie.
Step 3. Bake
- Place the cookies in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool for approximately 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled to room temperature, place the cookies in a glass storage container in the fridge where they will last 5-6 days.
Notes
- These healthy chickpea cookies are stored well in an airtight container on your kitchen counter for approximately 2-3 days.
- That said, for a chilled, perfect-texture cookie, I like to store these Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies in a glass storage container in the fridge. They will last in the refrigerator for about 5-6 days.
- You can also store them in the freezer, either in a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container. That way you can pull out a few cookies as desired when the sweet tooth urge hits you.
- These cookies will last for about two months in the freezer, as long as they are stored in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container.
- If you want to make these cookies larger, you will need to cook them a few minutes longer so that they cook evenly and thoroughly.
- To prevent feeling gassy, rinse the chickpeas thoroughly before blending them into the raw cookie dough.
- You can use almond butter, cashew butter, or any other nut or seed butter if you are allergic to peanuts or do not like peanut butter.
- For best results, look for pure maple syrup with no added ingredients.
- You can use honey, brown rice syrup, or any other natural sweetener of your choice if you do not like maple syrup or if you prefer a different sweetener.
