Flourless Chocolate Whey Cookies

Try this fresh-from-the-oven indulgence that won’t wreck your waistline.

Flourless Chocolate Whey Cookies Recipe

Ready in: 35 minutes

Makes: 14 servings

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• ½ cup natural almond butter
• 5 pitted dates
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup egg whites
• ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet.
2. Blend all ingredients, except coconut, in a food processor until smooth. You may need to stop to scrape the sides.
3. Toast coconut in a small frying pan set over medium-low heat until lightly golden, then add to processor and pulse until combined.
4. Spoon batter into 14 heaps on baking sheet, spacing evenly.
5. Bake 24 to 26 minutes, then allow to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrients per serving (1 cookie): Calories: 180, Total Fats: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 22 mg, Sodium: 65 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 8 g, Iron: 2 mg