Description
This Chickpea Cookie Dough recipe is a quick and easy no-bake treat that combines the creaminess of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and the added crunch of peanuts and vegan chocolate chips. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, it’s made with simple ingredients and can be prepared in just minutes using a blender.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Blend the base mixture: Combine chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt in a powerful blender such as a Vitamix®. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, using the tamper if necessary to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly. Then scoop the blended dough into a bowl.
- Incorporate chocolate chips and peanuts: Gently stir the vegan chocolate chips and peanuts into the smooth chickpea dough to distribute them evenly without breaking them up.
- Form the cookie dough balls: Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls with your hands. These can be served immediately as a snack or refrigerated to enjoy later.
Notes
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or oat flour.
- Use natural peanut butter for the healthiest option, avoiding added sugars or hydrogenated oils.
- Store leftover cookie dough balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe is vegan-friendly, dairy-free, and no-bake, making it ideal for quick and healthy snacking.
