Chocolate Chip Nutella Cookies with Chickpeas and Walnuts

 
Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 3/4 cup of light margarine (I use Earth Balance)
• 2 egg whites (I used 1 whole egg)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 Nutella
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups flour (I usually do 1/2 whole wheat &1/2 all purpose)
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray ( I use parchment paper)
2. Put chickpeas in food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.
3. Beat sugar and margarine together until smooth and fluffy in a large bowl.
4. Beat in egg (or egg whites) and vanilla. Add chickpeas and Nutella. Add flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Drop by tablespoon onto cookie sheet.
6. Bake 11 minutes, cool and enjoy!