Chocolate Chip Cashew Butter Cookies

After figuring out a delicious, healthy brownie using chickpeas as the base, my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars with Creamy PB Frosting.  I figured I try my luck with making chocolate chip cookies using chickpeas as a base.  I figured that I’d make these sweeter, and just as healthy but not adding in stevia this time.  Instead, I’d use the tasty protein powder and honey to sweeten this cookies.

I tasted the batter before popping them in the oven, and was very pleasantly surprised that at my first attempt I had the perfect combination of ingredients.  I love it when that happens!  These cookies are gooey, and stay gooey.  They don’t really set like other cookies.  But, that’s fine with me, because I love soft gooey cookies.

As soon as these were out of the oven, my 3 year old comes running in and says, “Can I have a cookie please?”  I say, “Of course, you can.”  But, instead of him grabbing just one cookie, he grabs two.  I didn’t stop him, since these are filled with only healthy ingredients, why not let him have two.  Try them yourself, you’ll be glad you did!

Chocolate Chip Cashew Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chickpeas, rinsed
• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life to make these dairy free, and are a vegan option)
• ⅓ cup cashew butter
• ½ Chocolate Shaklee Life Energizing Shake mix (or for vegan option use Cocoa Energizing Soy Protein)
• 2 tbsp honey (or you can use maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder

Directions

Rinse the chickpeas, then combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a food processor and process until fully combined.  Add in the chocolate chips and stir to combine.  Scoop spoonfuls and roll into balls, about 2 inches.  Place on a cookie sheet oiled so they don’t stick.  And, gently press on the tops, just a bit.  Bake for about 8 - 10 minutes.  Don’t over bake or they will be dry.  Makes a baker's dozen.  They can be left at room temperature or stored in the refrigerator.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookie

13 Servings per Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 102.75
Total Fat 6g
	Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 11.25g
	Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 3g

Gluten and Dairy Free!  Vegan, if you use dairy free and vegan chocolate chips, Energizing Soy Protein and maple syrup instead of honey!

*Nutrition facts will vary if you use different protein mix, nut butter, or chocolate chips.

**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.