Fibre-Rich Chickpea Cookies

Makes: 10 cookies | Prep: 10 minutes | Cooking: 20-30 minutes | Vegetarian – Dairy Free

INGREDIENTS

1 cup canned chickpeas, well rinsed

1 tablespoon wholemeal or brown rice flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup honey or maple syrup

½ cup hulled tahini

1 cup sultanas or other dried fruit

SHOPPING LIST

400g can chickpeas

Wholemeal or brown rice flour

Vanilla extract

Baking powder

Honey or maple syrup

Hulled tahini

200g sultanas or other dried fruit

UTENSILS LIST

Baking tray

Food processor

Measuring cups/spoons

METHOD

1. Pre-heat oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with non-stick paper.
2. In a food processor, mix all ingredients until smooth.
3. Spoon heaped tablespoons of batter onto the prepared tray, about 1-2cm apart, and flatten slightly with a spoon.
4. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
5. Cool biscuits on the tray for at least 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip: For a chocolate hit, simply add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to the mix.