Chocolate Chip Cookies…with Chickpeas?!
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Serves
| 2 dozen |
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Prep time
| 20 minutes |
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Cook time
| 11 minutes |
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Total time
| 31 minutes |
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Meal type
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Dessert
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Misc
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Child Friendly
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From book
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Adapted from Deceptively Delicious
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This is a twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Add walnuts, raisins or craisins for an extra special treat. Chickpeas in chocolate chip cookies...its better than you may think!
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup trans-fat-free tub margarine
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (15oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3/4 cups raisins or craisins (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Step 1
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| Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. |
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Step 2
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| In a large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, and applesauce until smooth. Beat in egg whites, and vanilla. Add in chickpeas and chocolate chips. Mix in flours, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until thick dough forms. |
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Step 3
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| Drop dough by tablespoon onto baking sheet, about 2-inches apart. Press gently with fork to flatten. Bake about 11-13 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and just set- don't overbake! |
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup butternut squash puree (or cauliflower puree)
- 1 1/2 cup low fat Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4oz lowfat or nonfat cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Note
A classic comfort food, jazzed up with butternut squash- healthier and even more delicious!
Directions
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Step 1
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| Cook pasta according to directions. Drain. |
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Step 2
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| Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, add oil, then flour, and cook, stirring contantly, until think paste, about 1 to 2 minutes. |
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Step 3
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| Add milk, stir occasionally until mix begins to thicken, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add vegetable puree, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir macaroni into sauce and enjoy! |
Super Sneaky Brownies
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Prep time
| 20 minutes |
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Cook time
| 40 minutes |
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Total time
| 1 hour |
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Dietary
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Vegetarian
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Meal type
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Dessert
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From book
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Deceptively Delicious
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Ingredients
- 3oz semi or bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup carrots (pureed)
- 1/2 cup spinach (pureed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons soft margarine spread
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cups oat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Note
Eat your chocolate and (veggies) too!
Directions
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Step 1
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| Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 8x8-inch baking pan. |
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Step 2
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| Melt chocolate in double boiler over low heat. |
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Step 3
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| In a large bowl, combine melted chocolate, spinach and carrot purees, sugar, cocoa powder, margarine, and vanilla. Whisk for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. |
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Step 4
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| Whisk in egg whites. |
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Step 5
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| Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. |
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Step 6
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| Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool before cutting. |
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