*Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are very high in fiber (12.5g/cup) and also has a good amount of folate. Helps prevent cardiovascular disease, regulates blood sugar and is high in protein. It is a great alternative to meat.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray (not needed if using Saladmaster cookie sheet)
1 cup of brown sugar
¾ cup of trans-fat free soft tub margarine
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons of vanilla
*1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
and rinsed (pureed in food processor is optional).
2 cups (12 oz of chocolate chips)
¾ cups of chopped walnuts (optional)
¾ cup of raisins (optional)
2 cups of all-purpose flour
½ cup of old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon of baking soda
¼ teaspoon of salt
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet
with cooking spray.
2.
In a large mixing bowl beat sugar and margarine
until smooth. Beat in the egg whites and vanilla, then the chickpeas and
chocolate chips. Add the flour, oats, baking soda and salt and mix on low until
dough forms.
3.
Drop the dough by tablespoonful, 2 inches apart.
Press gently with a fork to flatten. Cook until cookies are golden brown and
just set, 11-13 minutes; do not over bake. Transfer to a rack to cool.
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