Chickpea Cookies

These low sugar Chickpea Cookies are high in fibre, packed with goodness and are egg, dairy and nut-free.

You may think making cookies from chickpeas is a little on the crazy side but don't dismiss these before you try them!

5 Reasons to Love Chickpea Cookies

1. NUTRITION: If you are craving something sweet and indulgent then these aren't for you. However, if you are looking for a healthier cookie then these fit the bill. Low in sugar, high in fibre and filled with goodness.
2. DIET / ALLERGY FRIENDLY: Great for those following a vegan diet or who have allergies. These chickpea cookies are free from wheat (but not gluten-free due to oats), dairy, eggs, and nuts.
3. EASY TO MAKE: A great recipe for little ones to make in the kitchen. Fantastic for showing different ways chickpeas can be used and it is egg-free, meaning they can try as much of the mixture as they like!
4. LUNCHBOX FRIENDLY: These chickpea cookies are nut-free, low-sugar and high-fibre making them a fantastic lunchbox addition.
5. FREEZABLE - Store them in the freezer to take out for the lunch box/snacks as needed.

Ingredient Information

• Canned chickpeas: Canned chickpeas are used to keep it simple (look for no added salt). You can use dried chickpeas but just factor in the soaking time.
• Oats: The oats are blended in a food processor so you can use rolled oats or quick oats. Do not use steel cut oats.
• Bananas: Use ripe bananas as the sweetness is needed.
• Medjool Dates: You can use any dates but make sure they are soft or they will not blend properly. If your dates are a little dry soak them in boiling water for a couple of minutes before blending. 

Process Shots and Cooking Tips

1. Blend Oats until you achieve a course flour consistency. Add the baking powder, stir and set aside.
2. Blend dates, banana, chickpeas and vanilla to form a sticky sweet paste. This make take a minute or too depending on how well your dates break down. (dates should be soft before blending)
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients - add the chickpea mixture to a mixing bowl and stir through the oats until just combined.
4. Stir through berries breaking up any larger berries.
5. Form Cookies: Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and flatten to form a cookie shape. Top tip - the mixture is moist and sticky, it really helps to wet your hands when forming the cookies.
6. Bake for 15 mins.

Storage Instructions

These cookies have a higher water content than traditional cookies. For this reason they will not store at room temperature for long. The cookies are best stored in the freezer.

• Room Temperature: Allow to cool, transfer to an airtight container and store for up to a day.
• Freezer: Allow to cool, transfer to an airtight container (seperate each layer with baking paper) and freeze for up to 2 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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*This post was previously published Feb 2017. It has been updated to provide more information and process shots. The recipe has also been tweaked due to reader feedback. If you would like the original recipe please email me and I can send you it.