When I was a kid, I loved– loved eating the cookie dough before baking the cookies. I never grew out of that love. Later, as a mother, I substituted flax eggs for real eggs in cookies that I made for my kids so that they could indulge in the same pleasure without the danger of raw eggs. Now, though, I want the same indulgence without the gluten or a lot of sugar. I love how these chickpea cookie dough bites can satisfy that craving. These taste so good and are so healthy. They can be eaten for dessert or as a snack. And for an even easier prep, instead of forming into balls, the dough can be eaten as is or smashed into a pan to be cut into squares after it sits in the fridge for a few hours. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!
Soak the dates in the warm water for 30 minutes, or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes to make them very soft. Then drain the water and add the dates to the food processor
Drain chickpeas and add to the food processor.
Add the remainder of the ingredients except the chocolate chips to the food processor. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary. Repeat several times as needed until a smooth dough is formed. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to mix them in. The dough will be a little sticky.
Form the dough into one-inch balls and place on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Refrigerate for an hour to give the balls a firmer texture. The dough can also be smashed into a 9x9 baking dish and then cut into squares after being refrigerated.
Or, eat the cookie dough as is, right out of the food processor. It tastes awesome!
Best Season:
Suitable throughout the year, Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Dietary:
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan
Description
Healthy cookie dough? Yes, please!! These easy healthy cookie dough bites have the flavor and texture of cookie dough without all of the added sugar. Plus they are gluten-free, Vegan, and full of plant-based protein! With only a few ingredients and minimal prep, these cookie dough balls are a winner!!
Ingredients
215 oz. cans Chickpeas (Drained)
1/2cup Peanut Butter (Or other nut butter or Sunflower butter)
1/2tsp Sea Salt
1 1/2cups Medjool dates (Pitted)
1 1/2cups Warm water
2tsps Vanilla
1/3cup Cocoa Powder
1/2cup Chocolate Chips (Omit for no added sugar)
Instructions
1
Soak the dates in the warm water for 30 minutes, or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes to make them very soft. Then drain the water and add the dates to the food processor
2
Drain chickpeas and add to the food processor.
3
Add the remainder of the ingredients except the chocolate chips to the food processor. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary. Repeat several times as needed until a smooth dough is formed. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to mix them in. The dough will be a little sticky.
4
Form the dough into one-inch balls and place on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Refrigerate for an hour to give the balls a firmer texture. The dough can also be smashed into a 9x9 baking dish and then cut into squares after being refrigerated.
5
Or, eat the cookie dough as is, right out of the food processor. It tastes awesome!
6
Store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories148.78kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6.28g10%
Saturated Fat1.84g10%
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium228.3mg10%
Potassium227.74mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21.34g8%
Dietary Fiber3.99g16%
Sugars11.46g
Protein4.55g10%
Calcium 31.1 mg
Iron 1.05 mg
Vitamin E 0.66 mg
Thiamin 0.03 mg
Riboflavin 0.03 mg
Niacin 1.21 mg
Vitamin B6 0.28 mg
Folate 20.81 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.28 mg
Phosphorus 81.29 mg
Magnesium 38.26 mg
Zinc 0.65 mg
Selenium 1.83 mcg
Copper 0.19 mg
Manganese 0.59 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For even easier prep, skip the step of forming into balls and eat as is or smash into a 9x9 baking dish and cut into squares later.
Use any nut butter or sunflower butter in this recipe
To make this recipe completely no added sugar, omit the chocolate chips.
