These chickpea chocolate chip cookies are easy and delicious! You won't be able to tell they're mostly beans, making them healthier than the classic cookie! Whether you egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or just a lover of all cookies, these chickpea cookies are for you!
Are chickpea chocolate chip cookies healthy?
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are loaded with protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates! And these chickpea chocolate chip cookies are vegan and gluten-free! That said, they do have sweeteners like sugar and maple syrup, so I wouldn't say they're super healthy but definitely healthier than the classic chocolate chip cookie!
Because these chickpea cookies are egg-free, you can enjoy the cookie dough without worrying about getting sick! Really, feel free to just grab a spoon and skip turning the oven on.
Does it taste like chickpeas?
No! You can tell they're not the classic cookies full of butter and sugar, but you can't tell they're make from chickpeas. Although, the chickpea flavor is a little noticeable if you eat them while warm, so make sure to cool the cookies completely before eating them!
How to make chickpea chocolate chip cookies
Preheat your oven to 340°F / 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
While you're waiting for the oven to preheat, add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips and flaky salt into a blender or food processor. Process until you get a smooth cookie dough. Stir in the chocolate chips, saving about a ¼ cup to use as garnish.
Drop about a tablespoon of chickpea cookie dough onto the parchment paper and top with the chocolate chips you saved. Bake them in the oven for 20 minutes, and cool completely before eating!
These cookies are so easy to make and surprisingly delicious! I'm actually thankful that my body doesn't tolerate gluten as well as it used to. If I didn't develop this mild intolerance, I would've never thought to try chickpea cookies!
Although it's incredible that these cookies are gluten-free and vegan friendly, my favorite thing about these cookies is that it comes together in a blender! As a mom, I don't always have the time or energy to make regular cookies and end up with a mound of dishes in the sink.
Because let's be honest, my sink's already full of dishes. No need to add to it to fulfill a craving.
These chocolate chip cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and pretty low on the amount of sugar and oil, but you can't tell at all! They have a nice crunch on the outside but the center is nice and soft.
They last a few days in an airtight container, but they're definitely most delicious on the day they're baked!
Craving cookies?
If you want more vegan cookies, try my chai spiced chickpea cookies! Craving the classic? It doesn't get any better than my chocolate chip and hazelnut cookies! THE BEST!!
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 can (15oz/400g) chickpeas
- ½ cup / 50g gluten-free oats
- ¼ cup / 50g light brown sugar (but whatever you have)
- ½ teaspoon / 3g fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon / 3g baking soda
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup / 80g maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons / 40g olive oil (coconut oil will produce thicker cookies)
- 1 tablespoon / 15g vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon / 5g apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup / 128g vegan chocolate chips (save ¼ cup of it to sprinkle on top before baking)
- flaky sea salt, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F/170°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips and flaky salt, and process until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, saving about ¼ cup.
- Drop the dough onto the parchment paper, about a tablespoon each, and top with the extra chocolate chips and a pinch of flaky salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool completely before enjoying.
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Updated July 17, 2020 (Originally published January 5, 2019)
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Kat @ Kat's 9 Lives says
This is genius! I always see recipes for gluten free cookies that require expensive specialty flours. I love that these use a can of chickpeas. Since going gluten free, I haven't made many cookies that actually tasted good, but these look incredible! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Ai says
Thanks Kat! I'm only recently gluten free so still a newbie. I haven't tasted many gluten free cookies but these were really great! I'm definitely not going to miss traditional cookies! Happy Fiesta Friday!!
The Girl Next Door says
These cookies look so good! I'd love to grab a bite of them right away. 🙂
I like that you have used chickpeas in these - so innovative!
Ai says
Thank you! Using chickpeas in baking isn't something I came up with (wish I did!) but I'm so glad I tried it out!
Rita says
This is such a boon for gluten free lovers. Nice recipe to have around. Thanks for posting on fiesta friday.
Ai says
Thanks, Rita! I'm so glad I now have a go-to gluten-free cookie recipe 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
Can't beieve these are made using chiclpeas, how clever!
Lewis Johnson says
I need to give these a try ASAP.
Ai says
Definitely try them out! And let me know how they turn out 😉
Nicole says
It sounds delicious! Is there a way to do this without oats? Thanks!
Ai says
Hi Nicole! Hmm I've never tried a substitution for oats, but you can try swapping it out for 1.8oz/50g all-purpose flour (if you can tolerate gluten) or a 1-to-1 gluten free flour (Bob's Red Mill has a good one). Let me know how it turns out!
Maey says
Hi, do u get rid of chickpea water?
Ai says
Yes! Drain the chickpeas before using it in this recipe!
Maeghan says
Made these today and they were so quick and easy to throw together. So delicious and they have a nice texture!
Ai says
Hi Maeghan! So glad you liked them! These are definitely my go-to when I can't be bothered with browning butter or doing a bunch of dishes 😉