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Chickpeas can often be overlooked because they people don’t know what to do with them. -use them in baked goods for added fiber and protein -roast them with seasoning for a delicious, crunchy snack or add them to a salad -add them to soup or chili -make your own hummus -add them to pasta sauce -make your own falafel -add them to ground beef or turkey with some spices -add them to steamed veggies Benefits of consuming chickpeas -high in fiber: prevent constipation -source of unsaturated fats: reduce cholesterol levels -low glycemic index: helps prevent blood sugar levels from spiking One of my favorite chickpea recipes: Chickpea cookie dough! My husband is not a fan of chickpeas and I cannot get him to eat them if they were the last food on earth. One day I decided to try this cookie dough recipe and I’m not kidding, HE PREFERS THE CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH OVER MY REGULAR COOKIE DOUGH!! 1 can chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and skins removed) ⅓ heaping cup creamy peanut butter 2 tsp vanilla ex...

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