Sunday, June 10, 2012

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.

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