Description
Indulge in this Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Delight that’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Made with chickpeas, nut butter, protein powder, and chocolate chips, this edible cookie dough is a guilt-free treat perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons oat flour (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add protein powder and oat flour, pulse until well combined and a cookie dough-like texture forms.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Mix in mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer to a bowl, chill for at least 30 minutes before enjoying with a spoon or rolling into bite-sized balls.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can also mix in chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
