Chocolate Chickpea Chippers

The addition of chickpeas give this cookie a healthy dose of protein.  Good to take along as a healthy snack for any of your outdoor summer activities.

Chocolate Chickpea Chippers

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1            cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1            cup whole wheat flour

2            tablespoons ground flaxseeds

1/2         teaspoon baking soda

1/8         teaspoon sea salt

1/2         cup packed light brown sugar

1/2         cup unsweetened applesauce

3/4         cup low-sodium canned chickpeas, mashed

1            egg replacer (I used the box kind)

1            teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2         cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Combine oats, flour, flaxseeds, baking soda and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

In a large bowl, beat together sugar and applesauce until smooth.  Add mashed chickpeas, egg replacer and vanilla; combine.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in small batches, mixing thoroughly.  Fold in chocolate chips.

Using rounded tablespoons , drop cookies on to greased baking sheets.  Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool 1-2 minutes then transfer cookies to wire racks.