# Garbanzo Bean Desserts The Brit & Co. Chickpea Cookies are Healthy & Delicious By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brit-co-chickpea-cookies References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/i-cant-believe-these-are-healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/britmorin) With the increased concern with obesity, especially in the United States, these Brit & Co. [chickpea cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortillas) are a great way to enjoy a classic favorite with less calories. This recipe contains no butter, is gluten free and can be easily turned into a [vegan recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-cookies) by using an egg substitute. What's also notable about these treats is that honey is used instead of white sugar, and oats are used as well. The texture and consistency of these [chocolate chip cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guittard-sant-72-cacao) are almost identical to the real thing. Finding ingredient alternatives is a great way to not only maintain a healthy weight, but it also makes one feel better overall. Brands that can offer less processed and artificial foods that are tasty and wholesome are sure attract consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Health-conscious Desserts:** Creating desserts with alternative ingredients such as chickpeas and oats to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Gluten-free and Vegan Options:** Developing recipes and products that are both gluten-free and vegan-friendly, providing more inclusive dessert options. - **Natural Ingredients Substitute:** Exploring the use of natural sweeteners like honey as an alternative to processed white sugar in desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to innovate and offer healthier dessert options to meet the demand for health-conscious products. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Industry focused on producing and promoting alternative ingredients like chickpeas and oats for dessert making. - **Healthy Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a market for healthy snacks through the development of wholesome and tasty desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Protein-Packed CPG Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-protein-cookie.md) - [Indulgent Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goji-berries-and-chocolate.md) - [Chickpea-Powered Chocolate Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-beans-protein-cream.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chickpea Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-roasted-chickpeas.md) - [Free-From Protein Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-word.md) - [Nostalgic Low-Carb Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-smartcookie.md) - [Upcycled Gluten-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-crispy-cookies.md)