Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites (Printable)

Protein-rich no-bake bites featuring chickpeas, nut butter, and dark chocolate chips for wholesome snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Nut and Seed Butters

02 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter

→ Sweeteners

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Flour

06 - 1/3 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free

→ Chocolate

07 - 1/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Add oat flour to the mixture and process until fully combined and a dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and fold in dark chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray. Enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • You get all the indulgence of edible cookie dough with actual protein keeping you full
  • They come together in fifteen minutes flat with zero baking required
  • Nobody guesses the secret ingredient until you tell them
02 -
  • Drain and rinse those chickpeas thoroughly or you will taste the liquid
  • The dough needs to be completely smooth before adding flour or you will have a gritty texture
  • Chilling is optional but creates that satisfying fudge-like bite
03 -
  • Warm the nut butter for 30 seconds if it has been refrigerated and is rock hard
  • Really scrape down the food processor blade when blending for the smoothest result
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