2 cups chick peas
\n1\/2 cup peanut butter
\n1\/3 cup honey or maple syrup
\n2 teaspoons vanilla extract
\n1 teaspoon baking powder
\npinch of salt
\n1\/2 cup chocolate chips<\/p>\n
1. Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
\n2. Combine the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup\/honey, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or tall container. Blend with an immersion blender (or use a food processor) until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
\n3. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
\n4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the sheet and gently flatten them (they barely spread).
\n5. Bake 12\u201315 minutes until the edges look lightly golden and the tops are set. They firm up more as they cool\u2014leave them on the pan for 5\u201310 minutes before moving.<\/p>\n
Tips<\/p>\n
– Natural (no-stir) nut butters work best.
\n– Pat the chickpeas very dry so the dough isn\u2019t overly wet.
\n– Optional: add 2\u20133 Tbsp oat flour or coconut flour if the mixture seems too soft.
\n– Store in an airtight container in the fridge; they keep several days and freeze well.<\/p>\n
Peanut Butter Alternatives (use the same amount, 1:1)<\/p>\n
– Almond butter \u2014 Mild, creamy, and the most seamless swap.
\n– Cashew butter \u2014 Even milder and extra creamy.
\n– Sunflower seed butter (e.g., SunButter) \u2014 Best nut-free option; slightly earthier.
\n– Tahini \u2014 Milder savory-nutty note; you may want a touch more sweetener to balance it.<\/p>\n
Chickpeas contribute roughly 14 g protein and 12 g fiber per cooked cup, which supports the satiety and gut-health claims, though the nut\/seed butter and chocolate chips still add calories and fat. Enjoy as an occasional treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2 cups chick peas 1\/2 cup peanut butter 1\/3 cup honey or maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1\/2 cup chocolate chips 1. Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Combine the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup\/honey, vanilla, baking powder, and … <\/p>\n