Peachy Chickpea Cookies

Yes, chickpeas. You read it right...who woulda thunk? Chickpeas replace flour in this light, healthy cookie.

Ingredients:

-2 cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

-1 can peaches (no sugar added)

-2 egg whites

-1.5 cups old fashioned oats

-1 cup sugar or substitute

-1/2 tsp. baking soda

-2 tsp. baking powder

-1/4 tsp. salt

-dash of cinnamon

 

 

Directions:

 

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

2) Combine drained/rinsed chickpeas and can of peaches in the blender (including water/juice). Blend on high for 3-5 minutes, or until a smooth consistency forms. Push mixture down with a spoon as needed.

 

3) Combine oats, sugar/sub, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add chickpea mixture and egg whites. Stir until well combined.

 

4) Drop spoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 30 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack.