Chickpea Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fudgey chocolate chip cookies made from a full can of fiber-rich chickpeas, peanut butter, and plant protein. A easy prep-ahead snack designed to freeze well for busy days.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
37 min
Makes
10 servings
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
37 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Sheet pan
Time saver
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes before enjoying.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Rinse 1 standard 15-ounce (425g) can of…
Rinse 1 standard 15-ounce (425g) can of chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water, drain completely, and pat very dry with paper towels.
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Add the dry chickpeas
Add the dry chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, plant protein powder, unsweetened plant milk, vanilla extract, and baking powder to a food processor or high-speed blender.
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Process on high speed for 1 to…
Process on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and no chickpea bits remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula halfway through.
Look for: the mixture is completely smooth and no chickpea bits remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula halfway through
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Transfer the dough to a bowl and…
Transfer the dough to a bowl and fold in the chopped unsweetened dark chocolate with a spatula until evenly mixed.
Look for: evenly mixed
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Scoop the dough into 10 equal portion…
Scoop the dough into 10 equal portion mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
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Gently press each dough ball down with…
Gently press each dough ball down with your fingertips or the back of a fork into a cookie shape, as these cookies will not spread during baking.
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Bake on the center rack for 10…
Bake on the center rack for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are firm to the touch and the bottoms are light golden brown.
Look for: the edges are firm to the touch and the bottoms are light golden brown
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Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling…
Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack and let the cookies cool completely for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
Allow: 15 minutes
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