High protein cookies: Only 6 ingredients

(NC) If you’re searching for a nutritious, high-protein snack that satisfies your sweet cravings, these six-ingredient cookies are a must-try. Featured on Kidney Community Kitchen, this recipe is not only simple and delicious but also kidney-friendly and ideal for individuals seeking to manage their overall health or simply looking for healthier desserts.

These cookies take only 10 minutes of prep time and are 15 kilocalories per cookie, making them the ideal on-the-go snack. The recipe makes a total of 12 cookies, so you can enjoy them without compromising your nutrition goals.

High protein cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 12 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) creamy peanut butter stirred
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 tsp (6 ml) baking powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350° F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips to a food processor and process until well-combined and a thick dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Form 12 round discs out of the dough (it won’t spread on its own, so you will need to shape it into cookie shapes) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven eight to 12 minutes, depending on how soft or crisp you like your cookies.
• Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes before diving in.

Food safety tips:

• Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
• Do not eat raw dough or batter as it may contain bacteria that could cause you to become sick.

Find more recipes at kidneycommunitykitchen.ca.