Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Secret Ingredient)
This recipe sneaks protein and fiber into everybody’s favorite cookie. Your kids will love these gluten-free treats — and they’ll never guess the surprise ingredient!
This recipe sneaks protein and fiber into everybody’s favorite cookie. Your kids will love it — and will never guess the cookies are made with chickpea puree!
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1 can (1-1/2 cups) chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup almond butter (can also use cashew or peanut butter)
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (use dark chocolate, 60% cacao)
Makes about 1 dozen cookies
Per serving (1 cookie):
Calories:110
Fat: 6.5g
Saturated fat: 0-0.5g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Sodium: 90mg
Protein: 3g