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Chickpea “Cookie Dough” Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 small cookie dough balls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Chickpea Cookie Dough recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional cookie dough, made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, peanut butter, and maple syrup. It’s a quick no-bake treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without the guilt. Enjoy it as bite-sized balls packed with vegan chocolate chips and crunchy peanuts for added texture and flavor.


Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • â…› teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts


Instructions

  1. Blend the Base: Combine chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt in a powerful blender such as a Vitamix®. Blend until smooth and creamy, using the tamper if available to help process the mixture evenly. Transfer the blended dough to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix in Add-ins: Gently fold the vegan chocolate chips and peanuts into the smooth chickpea mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the chocolate chips.
  3. Form Dough Balls: Roll the cookie dough mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands. Place them on a plate or tray and serve immediately or refrigerate for firmer texture.

Notes

  • The all-purpose flour acts as a binder, but you can substitute with oat flour or almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust the quantity of maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Store leftover chickpea cookie dough balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • You can substitute peanuts with any nuts or seeds you prefer, or omit them for a nut-free version.
  • This recipe is naturally vegan and contains no eggs or dairy products.