Feast on: Lentil Peanut Butter Cookies

Lentil Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies defy all that should be within the realm of cookies.  They are delicious and pack a lot of extra protein via the amazing lentil.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the lentil family- they are of the dried peas and beans group.  Lentils come in three different colors including red, green, and brown.  Lentils are very versatile for their texture and ability to be re-hydrated.  Lentils are not a popular cooking ingredient for mainstream chef or eater.  However, lentils are a staple of the vegetarian, vegan and gluten free groups of the world.  To be clear, I am not vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free and neither is anyone else in my household (not even the dogs).  Cooking with lentils is intriguing because it is an ingredient that is not often used or showcased due to what I would assume comes from a lack of confidence on how to cook them.  If I can do one thing with this recipe it is to change a mind or too on how delicious, easy, and cheap (like a phenomenal first date) lentils are to integrate into your diet.  And besides, everyone loves cookies.


Lentil Peanut Butter Cookies

1.5 Cups cooked brown lentils (about 3/4 Cup dried)
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup - 1 Cup Honey
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
A Food Prep Machine-A Cuisinart if you have it
1 ice cream scoop
Baking sheets
parchment paper


Step 1: Rinse and drain lentils-pick out and discard any non-lentil items.

Step 2:  Cook lentils in water until fully hydrated.  This can take between 20-30 minutes depending on water temp, your stove and the type of lentils.  Please read the package.


Step 3: Let lentils cool.  Pre-heat over to  350 degrees.

Step 3: Drain lentils. Place lentils into Cuisinart with peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and baking powder.  Blitz all ingredients until ingredients are combined and mixture is pliable.  Do not over blitz.

Step 4: Use an ice cream scoop to place peanut butter cookie balls onto parchment paper.

Step 5: Place in oven at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Step 6: At 12 minutes, take a fork and smash down the peanut butter balls into flat cylinders.  Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes.

Step 7: Take out of oven and sprinkle with sugar or Truvia if desired.  This step is not necessary-they taste great without the sugar.

Step 8: Feast on Lentil Peanut Butter Cookies!!!