Chickpea Cookie Dough
Did someone say a healthy sweet treat? You heard (well, read) that right: Introducing my chickpea cookie dough! I am so happy to finally share this recipe with you because it has everything you love about traditional cookie dough, but without the risk of contracting a foodborne illness AND it has added protein and fiber (more on that later).Â
This edible cookie dough is perfect to have on hand to satisfy that sweet tooth any time of day. Plus, you can add in anything you like! The recipe, as shown, calls for chocolate chips (my favorite are Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips), but you can also add in sprinkles, walnuts, coconut flakes – whatever you like! As always, my recipes are just a guide so you can use this base for the chickpea cookie dough and customize it to fit your preferences.
Portion sizing
As with all foods, it is important to eat this chickpea cookie dough in an appropriate portion size. While this recipe calls for storing the chickpea cookie dough in an airtight container, there are a few tips I have that will prevent you from overeating.
First, you can follow the instructions as is, and use a 1 tablespoon scoop, to scoop 3-4 cookie dough balls onto a serving dish. Alternatively, you can place the cookie dough in an ice cube tray to set in the fridge, then transfer the chickpea cookie dough to an airtight container. Then, when you want some dessert, you can just take a few pieces! The cookie dough will last in the fridge for 5 days.
All about chickpea cookie dough
Okay, okay if you’re not convinced yet, I promise you that you won’t taste the chickpeas in this recipe. The chickpeas just work to give that creamy texture to the cookie dough, and help to reduce the amount of saturated fat in the recipe.Â
While the chickpeas don’t add any flavor, they do add lots of nutritional benefits. Per 1 cup of chickpeas, there are 10 grams of plant protein, a little over 9 grams of fiber!1 These nutrients are important to include in our diet because of the role they have in our body.
Protein is an essential macronutrient, whose role includes being a critical component of the structure of tissues, acting as a messenger, being a part of antibodies and so much more.3 In addition, protein is a source of energy.
Fiber, on the other hand, is becoming increasingly important, due to the benefits that have been shown when consumed. Specifically, dietary fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and diverticulitis.4 For those with a diabetes diagnosis, including fiber in the diet can help with blood sugar control.4 In addition, dietary fiber assists with overall gut health.4
The addition of nut butters in this chickpea cookie dough recipe also contributes to the protein and fiber content!
Next time you’re not sure what to make for dessert, make this chickpea cookie dough! You won’t regret it.
When you do make this chickpea cookie dough, be sure to share it with me on Instagram @ChefAbbieGellman!
Similar Pages
For recipes like this chickpea cookie dough, check out my Coconut Energy Balls, my Vegan Sugar Cookies, and my other Healthy Edible Cookie Dough!
Resources
- FoodData Central search results: Chickpeas. FoodData Central. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173801/nutrients. Accessed June 4, 2021.
- Elliott B. 8 great reasons to include chickpeas in your diet. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chickpeas-nutrition-benefits. Published May 17, 2018. Accessed June 4, 2021.
- What are proteins and what do they do? MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/howgeneswork/protein/. Published March 26, 2021. Accessed June 4, 2021.
- Fiber. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health . https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/. Published October 28, 2019. Accessed June 4, 2021.
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Ingredients
- 1 can 15-ounce low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup nut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- ÂĽ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, add chickpeas, nut butter, vanilla, almond flour, maple syrup, almond milk, and salt. Process until creamy, stopping to scrape down sides periodically.
- Move dough to a medium bowl and add chocolate chips, mix well throughout.
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Looks interesting. Are the cookies to be baked? and if so temperature and time, please? Thankj you
Hi Terese. This is a vegan version of “raw cookie dough” made with chickpeas. If you take a look at the full recipe, you’ll see all the directions there. You simply mix ingredients together in a food processor, stir in chocolate chips, and eat!
I have made this recipe a few times. I am thinking of serving it to my students for a fun treat but one has an almond allergy. What would you suggest for an alternative to the almond flour? Possibly all purpose wheat flour if heat the flour first?
There are other nut-based flours – walnut and peanut – if that’s an option. I would not recommend using wheat flour that is uncooked, even if you heat it first.