Name: Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup Organic SunButter; 2-3 TBSP pure maple syrup; ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips

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Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies packed with protein thanks to chickpeas and Organic SunButter. Don’t forget lots of dark chocolate chips!

This summer I temporarily became a solo dog mom with M gone for a week at a work conference.

I was *very* apprehensive how Flora would behave with “Dad” being MIA.

You might remember that it was me that initially begged M to get a dog, but now that we have one, she’s very much attached to him.

That’s always the way it happens, right?!

She’s attached to me too, of course, but it’s different because I’m the human that’s always around as opposed to the other human who leaves for work and returns.

While she did look for him every day (sniffing the door, poking her head in his favorite house haunts, watching out the window), we settled into a routine just us girls.

Honestly, it’s been a big confidence boost to know that I can keep her alive on my lonesome.

I don’t know about you, friends, but some days I feel like I struggle to keep myself alive and well, let alone another furry friend.

So we kept it *very* simple and doubled down on routines this week here at F&V.

Luckily, Flora seems to take after her momma in her love of routines, too.

We did the walks, play time, meal time, and all of the cuddle sessions my little velociraptor would allow before she gets mouthy.

(I’m determined to make the working breed also a lap dog, too!)

One thing I did to support my week ahead was do a massive meal prep on Sunday so I felt comforted with good food even while missing my man.

So, getting to today’s recipe, one of those things that I made was…Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies!

Don’t worry, you don’t need your partner to be out of town to enjoy them, but that might help ensure they’re all yours!

These Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies are packed with protein thanks to chickpeas and SunButter.

Don’t forget lots of dark chocolate chips; because, like I tell my yoga students before savasana;

You deserve it.

What You Need to Make Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies are super easy to make with only items from your pantry.

Go on, see if you have what you need right now!

Here’s what you need to make Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies:

chickpeas
Organic SunButter
pure maple syrup
vegan dark chocolate chips

That’s it!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the chickpeas, Organic SunButter, and maple syrup to a high speed blender or food processor.

Pulse until the batter is well-combined, pausing and scraping down the excess on the sides with a rubber spatula to ensure an even consistency.

The batter should resemble a creamy sticky dough.

With a cookie scoop, scoop the dough out and roll them into ~1.5” balls with your palms.

Place the balls on the parchment lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly with your hands.

The batter should make about 16- 18 cookies.

Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on the bottom and firm to the touch.

The cookies might look underdone when you first remove them from the oven; that’s OK!

It’s better to under cook these cookies instead of over cook because they’re all vegan and safe to eat raw anyway (if you wanted!).

Swaps and Substitutions

The ingredient list on this one is so short, so the substitutions will be short, too.

Chickpeas are the ideal legume for use in this recipe, but you can try the recipe with another white bean for similar results.

I love SunButter in these cookies because chocolate and Organic SunButter are life partners!

It also ensures that these cookies are allergen-friendly and safe for anyone with a nut allergy.

However, any nut or seed butter will function the same in this recipe.

That means you could also use almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, etc.

If you’re avoiding chocolate, you can omit the chocolate chips, or swap in another mix in like nuts or raisins.

Maple syrup can be substituted with another liquid sweetener of your choice.

Notes on Meal Prep

Because these cookies are packed to protein (thank you, chickpeas!), they are *ideal* for a meal prep snack.

I love that they’re completely flourless, vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free.

You can serve them immediately after briefly cooling!

To prep the cookies for an easy snack, allow leftover cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

You can also freeze the cookies for long term storage.

How to Serve Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies

Enjoy these Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies as a delicious snack or nutritious dessert.

It’s the perfect way to use up that half eaten jar of SunButter.

I love to have a couple as my mid-morning snack or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Enjoy them solo OR try them with a bit of nut butter or jelly on top like frosting.

Grab them straight from the fridge or microwave them for a few seconds for a bit of cozy warmth.

They transport well, too, so bag a few and throw them in your backpack, purse, or pocket for wherever the day takes you.

Store the cookies in the fridge for up to one week and freeze any leftovers for a month or two.

Enjoy!

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