Description
This Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Delight is a quick and nutritious treat that combines the creamy texture of chickpeas and nut butter with the sweetness of your choice, enhanced by chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, it requires no baking and is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Sweetener of choice, to taste
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or nut or seed butter of choice
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, combine protein powder, drained chickpeas, nut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and your chosen sweetener. Blend these ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and has a dough-like consistency.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the dough and add more sweetener if needed to match your preferred level of sweetness. Blend again briefly if you add more sweetener.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the dough from the food processor and gently fold in the chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill if you prefer a firmer texture. Indulge in this protein-packed, no-bake cookie dough delight as a wholesome snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas that are well-rinsed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Adjust the sweetener based on your dietary preference, such as honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitutes.
- For a nut-free version, use seed butter like sunflower seed butter.
- Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
