Description
This Protein Cookie Dough recipe is a quick and nutritious treat made from chickpeas or white beans combined with protein powder, nut butter, and sweetener. Perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, it offers the classic cookie dough flavor with a protein-rich twist and can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for a firmer texture.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup protein powder of choice
- 1/4 cup nut or seed butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sweetener of choice, to taste (e.g., maple syrup, honey, agave, or a sugar substitute)
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas or white beans, protein powder, nut or seed butter, vanilla extract, salt, and sweetener. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even blend.
- Adjust Consistency and Sweetness: If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or milk of choice to reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetener if necessary.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips or any other desired add-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit to add texture and flavor.
- Serve: Transfer the protein cookie dough to a serving bowl. Enjoy immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chickpeas or white beans with canned varieties for convenience; just make sure to drain and rinse well.
- Use your preferred protein powder type—whey, plant-based, or collagen peptides work well in this recipe.
- Sweetener can be adjusted to taste or substituted with low-calorie options for a lighter version.
- For a firmer dough, refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with other mix-ins such as chopped nuts or dried fruit for added texture.
