Take-In Thursday ~ Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hi Everyone!

Can you believe it is already Thursday!!!! The weekend is almost here :)

We know many people love cookies or need to make them for special occasions so we are providing a healthier recipe for you to try out! We hope you enjoy them!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup trans-fat free margarine spread

2 large egg whites

2 tsp vanilla extract

15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 oz dark chocolate chips

3/4 c chopped walnuts (optional)

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Puree chickpeas in a food processor.

2. Beat sugar and margarine with an electric mixer until smooth.

3. Add egg whites, vanilla and chickpea puree and mix until evenly blended.

4. In a separate bowl add flour, salt, baking soda and oats. Stir until evenly distributed.

5. Add flour mixture slowly to the other mixture, blending with the mixer until a dough is formed.

6. With a wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

7. Form the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place onto lightly greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

8. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake.

9. Cool on a cooling rack

Get Fit For It,

D & K