Before bed biscuits
- 30min
- 9
- 95 kcal
- Easy
Per 38 g contains
of an adult's recommended intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 1050kj/251kcal
Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favourite caffeine-free bedtime brew!
Just six ingredients away from the perfect suppertime snack. These delicious cookies are easy to make and full of nutrients that can help towards getting you a good night's sleep.
Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas240g, drained weight 8.5oz
- Oats3tbsp
- Flaked almonds2tbsp
- Honey1tbsp
- Ground ginger2tsp
- Vanilla essence1tsp
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven).
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Place the chickpeas, honey, vanilla essence and ground ginger in a blender or food processor and blend until an almost smooth paste is formed.
- Place the mixture into a bowl and stir in the oats and flaked almonds.
- Once the ingredients are combined, roll the mixture into small balls and place evenly spaced on the baking tray.
- Use a fork to flatten the balls of dough into a cookie shape.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Once baked, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool.
Nutritional Information
| Typical Values | per 100g | per 38g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 251 kcal 1050 kj | 95 kcal 399 kj |
| Fat of which saturates | 9.2 g 0.9 g | 3.5 g 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate of which sugars | 27 g 8 g | 10 g 3 g |
| Fibre | 8.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 3.8 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are packed full of protein and fibre, which can help you to feel fuller for longer - a sensation that can improve your sleep. They also contain high amounts of vitamin B6 - a vitamin known to help your body to produce the 'feel-good' hormone, serotonin, and the 'sleep-inducing' hormone, melatonin.
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