Baked Quinoa Chickpea Square Bites

Baked Quinoa chickpea square bites are packed with a bundle of nutrients which are essential for your body. These cookies are a perfect combination to go along with your tea/coffee.

Nutritional benefits:

Quinoa is a multi-beneficial grain which is a rich source of protein as well as fiber. It is also a fair source of magnesium, potassium and B vitamins. Whole pulses like Chickpea are quite important. They are energy dense, have a good amount of fiber and improve digestion. Apart from this Chickpea are also a very good source of Calcium and protein.

Ingredients:

• 20 grams of chickpeas (boiled and mashed)
• 10 grams of cooked quinoa
• 10 grams whole wheat flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon powdered sesame seeds
• 10 grams unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon honey

Calorie count
Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 229.8 kcal
• Carbs
• 19.6 grams
• Protein
• 8.7 grams
• Fats
• 12.6 grams

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degree Celsius.
• Take a large bowl and whisk together melted butter, honey and vanilla essence.
• Whisk the egg in another bowl until a homogenous texture is obtained.
• In another bowl stir together whole wheat flour, mashed chickpea, salt, baking soda, quinoa and sesame seeds.
• Now combine all the dry and wet ingredients and stir until it’s well combined.
• Mold this dough into the shape of cookies and bake for around 10-15 minutes.
• Bake until they turn crisp brown.
• Store in an airtight container and have them along with your tea/coffee.

Over to you:

Try this yummy recipe of baked quinoa chickpea square bites and relish your evening time with the warmness of this healthy and filling snack.