Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Hint of Cardamom

Ingredients

• 1 can (400g) cooked chickpeas
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Steps

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
3. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cardamom.
4. 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. 5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
6. 6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
8. 8. Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• These cookies are deliciously sweet with a unique hint of cardamom, which adds an aromatic twist.

Substitutions

• You can substitute almond flour with oat flour for a gluten-free option.