Description
This Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Delight is a quick, healthy, and delicious treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while boosting your protein intake. Made with chickpeas, protein powder, nut butter, and chocolate chips, it’s a nutritious no-bake snack ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or nut or seed butter of choice
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Sweetener of choice, to taste
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, combine the protein powder, drained chickpeas, your choice of nut or seed butter, salt, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and dough-like.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the dough and add more sweetener if needed, blending briefly to incorporate it evenly.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the dough from the processor and gently stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Enjoy: Serve the cookie dough immediately or store it in the refrigerator for a firmer texture. Indulge in this protein-packed, guilt-free cookie dough delight!
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter like almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for variation.
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips for a lower sugar option.
- If you prefer a firmer dough, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of water or almond milk if the dough is too thick to blend.
- This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
