Cinnamon Chickpea Cookie Bites
Cinnamon Chickpea Cookie Bites
ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, cottage cheese, maple syrup, coconut sugar, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- 3.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
- 4.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls.
- 5.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
- 6.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press them down with a fork.
- 7.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 8.
Allow the bites to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
