Description
These Healthy High Protein Cocoa Chickpea Cookies with Banana are a quick breakfast, healthy snack, and easy recipe all in one. Soft, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana, they are packed with simple ingredients that turn into satisfying food ideas for busy days. Whether you need better breakfast ideas, a post-workout bite, or a lighter dessert, these easy cocoa chickpea cookies deliver rich flavor with extra protein and a tender, fudgy texture.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium ripe banana
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons white chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the chickpeas, banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to a food processor.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
4. Transfer the dough to a bowl if needed and stir in the dark chocolate chips.
5. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies slightly apart.
6. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon since they will not spread much while baking.
7. Top with white chocolate chips if using.
8. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the tops are set and the edges are lightly firm.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Rinse the chickpeas very well so the cookies have a cleaner, sweeter flavor.
Use a very ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and soft texture.
Do not overbake these cookies because they continue to firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg