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Chickpea Flour Cookie Calories
Gluten-free, high fiber, plant protein source
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chickpea Flour Cookie (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 15 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chickpea Flour Cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
105
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15g
· 5% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 8% · Fat 34%
Chickpea Flour Cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (25 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.13 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Chickpea Flour Cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chickpea Flour Cookie
How do you make a Chickpea Flour Cookie?
A Chickpea Flour Cookie is made by mixing chickpea flour with fat and a sweetener, shaping the dough, and baking it. Follow a recipe designed for chickpea flour: it behaves differently from wheat flour and does not form a stretchy gluten network.
What does a Chickpea Flour Cookie taste like?
A Chickpea Flour Cookie usually tastes nutty and slightly earthy, with a roasted note if the flour is made from roasted chickpeas. Sweetener and flavorings such as vanilla can balance that distinctive chickpea taste without hiding it completely.
Why does my Chickpea Flour Cookie crumble apart?
A Chickpea Flour Cookie can crumble when its dough lacks enough moisture or binding ingredients. Chickpea flour does not develop gluten like wheat flour, so let the baked cookies cool fully before moving them and adjust the dough gradually if it will not hold together.
Can you use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour in a Chickpea Flour Cookie?
Not as a direct one-to-one swap in a standard cookie recipe. A Chickpea Flour Cookie needs a recipe balanced for chickpea flour, because its texture and binding differ from all-purpose flour; replacing only the flour can leave the dough dry or fragile.
Is a Chickpea Flour Cookie made with leblebi flour different from one made with besan?
Yes. Leblebi flour is made from roasted chickpeas, while besan is generally made from ground split chickpeas. A Chickpea Flour Cookie made with leblebi flour can have a more pronounced toasted flavor, so the two flours may not give identical results.
Can you make a Chickpea Flour Cookie without eggs?
Yes, a Chickpea Flour Cookie can be made without eggs by using a recipe that relies on another binder or is formulated to work without one. Chickpea flour alone does not guarantee a sturdy dough, so avoid simply omitting the egg from a standard recipe.
How do you keep a Chickpea Flour Cookie from tasting bitter?
Use fresh chickpea flour and avoid overbaking a Chickpea Flour Cookie, since stale flour or excessive browning can intensify bitter, harsh flavors. Roasted chickpea flour should taste pleasantly nutty; discard flour that smells rancid or noticeably off.
Can you add chocolate chips to a Chickpea Flour Cookie?
Yes, chocolate chips work well in a Chickpea Flour Cookie and add sweetness that complements its earthy, nutty flavor. Fold them into the finished dough rather than mixing aggressively, which can make a fragile chickpea-flour dough harder to shape.
How should you store a Chickpea Flour Cookie?
Store a Chickpea Flour Cookie only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing warm cookies traps steam and softens their texture; keep them away from strong-smelling foods because chickpea flour can absorb odors.
Does a Chickpea Flour Cookie need to rest before baking?
Often, yes: resting Chickpea Flour Cookie dough briefly can give the flour time to absorb moisture and make shaping easier. The exact resting time depends on the recipe, so use the dough’s texture as your guide rather than leaving it uncovered to dry out.
Chickpea Flour Cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
11.25µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.53mg · 3% DV
Sodium
30mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
Chickpea Flour Cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chickpea Flour Cookie
To burn the 105 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chickpea Flour Cookie?
A Chickpea Flour Cookie is a sweet, Turkish-style baked treat made with flour from roasted chickpeas, known in Turkey as leblebi. Recipes vary, but the flour gives the dough a gently toasted, nutty character and a tender, often crumbly finish.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed with tea as a small sweet bite; it also works as an everyday snack alongside coffee. Its chickpea base contributes fibre and plant protein: a 100 g portion has 7 g of fibre. One medium cookie is about 25 g, so it can be an easy portion to enjoy with unsweetened tea or coffee. If you are baking it at home, check that the other ingredients are suitable for your dietary needs too.
How Nutritious Is Chickpea Flour Cookie?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Chickpea Flour Cookie Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Chickpea Flour Cookie Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Chickpea Flour Cookie Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chickpea Flour Cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38:1).
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