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Provides fiber and protein from chickpeas and flaxseed; contains egg and cottage cheese.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookie (20 g) has 66 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
66
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 21% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 50 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies are baked from a mixture containing chickpeas, flaxseed, cottage cheese and egg. A homemade version uses ordinary kitchen ingredients and is minimally processed; the exact texture depends on the recipe and how finely the chickpeas are mashed.
They can be a more filling snack than a plain sweet biscuit because chickpeas and flaxseed provide fibre, while chickpeas and cottage cheese provide protein. They are still cookies, so enjoy them as a snack rather than assuming their ingredients make them suitable to eat without limit.
They may fall apart if the mixture is too dry, the chickpeas are not mashed enough, or the cookies are moved while hot. Keep enough moisture in the mixture and let the baked cookies cool on the tray so they can firm up before handling.
Yes, a flour-free version is possible because chickpeas can form the base of the mixture. Recipes vary, though, and some versions may add flour or another dry ingredient to help shape the dough, so the name alone does not guarantee a flour-free recipe.
Store Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator once they have cooled completely. Because they contain cottage cheese and egg, do not leave them at room temperature for extended periods; check their appearance and smell before eating.
Yes, Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies can be frozen after cooling. Separate them in a freezer-safe container so they do not stick together, thaw them in the refrigerator, and avoid refreezing cookies once thawed.
They have a heartier, sometimes slightly grainy texture than a conventional flour-based cookie. Chickpeas give Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies a mild earthy taste, while cottage cheese adds softness and flaxseed brings its distinct nutty note.
Drained ricotta or another thick, mild fresh cheese can replace cottage cheese, but the dough’s moisture and texture may change. Drain wetter substitutes first so the Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies mixture remains firm enough to shape.
They can work in a lunchbox if kept chilled, since Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies contain cottage cheese and egg. Pack them in an insulated lunch bag with a cold pack, especially when they will be unrefrigerated for several hours.
They contain carbohydrates, even though chickpeas and flaxseed also contribute fibre. Whether Mini Chickpea, Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese Cookies fit an individual diabetes meal plan depends on the recipe and portion; ask your doctor or dietitian for advice specific to your care.
Vitamins
Folate
19µg · 5% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
49mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3µg · 5% DV
Sodium
62mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
78mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 66 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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This mini chickpea, flaxseed and lor cheese cookie is a small savoury-leaning sweet made with chickpeas, flaxseed, egg and lor—a mild, crumbly Turkish curd cheese. It is closer to a practical home-baked snack than to a cookie tied to one particular region. The chickpeas give it a gently earthy flavour, while flaxseed adds a distinctive, nutty note and the cheese helps make the texture more substantial than that of a typical crisp cookie.
In Turkey, it works well with tea or as a small between-meal bite; elsewhere, serve it with coffee or pack it for a snack. Chickpeas and flaxseed contribute fibre and protein, with 8.7 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee for a less sweet-tasting snack.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
SATURATED
0.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.