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<\/p>\nI run a lot (usually 7 or 8 runs per week) and do plenty of other workouts and hikes sprinkled throughout the week. My Garmin watch tells me I burn at least 2,600 calories every day (sometimes 3,000). For that reason, I am always looking for tasty ways to get a balanced dose of quick calories throughout the day. <\/p>\n
Those hipster store-bought energy bars are okay, but 1) they are expensive, and 2) most of their calories come from syrups and other cheap ingredients. I much prefer to make my own snacks. <\/p>\n
Recently I was experimenting with just that and ended up with something really cool. After pulsing some chickpeas + dates + protein powder + almond butter in the food processor, I had something delicious that reminded me very much of cookie batter. It tasted great on its own, but when I tried popping them into the oven, they actually turned into cookies!<\/p>\n
In addition to having a solid nutritional profile with a balance of protein, fat, carbs, and plenty of fiber, these totally unprocessed and flourless cookies are shockingly tasty and hold together much better than you would imagine without any gluten or typical baking ingredients. Throw in a few cacao nibs or chocolate chips and you basically have a chocolate chip super-cookie that you can eat for a snack and actually feel good about it.<\/p>\n
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Makes: 4-6 servings<\/strong><\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00ba F<\/strong><\/p>\n Drain and rinse the chickpeas through a strainer and add them to a food processor along with all the other ingredients except the cacao nibs. let it run until you have a completely smooth mixture. Then, add the cocoa nibs and pulse just 1-2 times to incorporate without pulverizing them.<\/p>\n As always with these types of ingredients, depending on the moisture content your batter may be slightly thicker\/thinner. If it crumbles, add a teaspoon or two of water. If it’s too mushy, add a teaspoon or two of protein powder. <\/p>\n Break up the batter into rounds and flatten them into cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat \u2013 these guys WILL stick if you give them the chance. <\/p>\n One Ingredient Chef’s Cooking Tip #841 \u2013 Save a champagne cork in your kitchen and pop it into the center hole of your food processor to turn it into a work bowl: <\/p>\n Bake! Pop into the oven for about 12-15 minutes. They don’t *really* need to cook like a normal cookie, the goal is simply for the cookies to set into a solid\/firm shape. Wait until they are no longer moist on the outside, but definitely before the edges begin to brown. Then, allow to cool and enjoy. Or, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\nIngredients:<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nStep Three<\/h4>\n