We all know that cookies are delicious, but sometimes the best part of baking cookies is eating the cookie dough itself. If you share this love of cookie dough, satisfy your sweet tooth with this almond chickpea cookie dough – it’s sweet, creamy and quite the treat. Not to mention being completely healthy. Healthy? Of course, it may be hard to believe but the main ingredient used to create this dreamy treat is chickpeas – which are high in nutritional value and provide a great source of protein, iron, fibre and antioxidants. Just throw in some nut butter, coconut sugar, Himalayan salt and vanilla flavoring along with a handful of chocolate chips and you’ll have an amazing almond chickpea cookie dough on your hands. 100% natural, 100% good for you. Go ahead and eat the whole bowl if you want, I know I will.
Chickpea Cookie Dough [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Serves
1 small bowl
Ingredients You Need for Chickpea Cookie Dough [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- 1 can of chickpeas (drained)
- 1/2 cup of almond butter
- 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- A pinch of Himalayan salt
- A handful of dark chocolate chips
How to Prepare Chickpea Cookie Dough [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Drain the can of chickpeas and add them into a food processor along with the almond butter, coconut sugar and flavorings. Process until completely smooth. Remove from the food processor and place into a bowl. Add in the dark chocolate chips and stir well.
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Nutritional Information
Total Calories: 1391 | Total Carbs: 167 g | Total Fat: 73 g | Total Protein: 50 g | Total Sodium: 1569 g | Total Sugar: 90 g
Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong.
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Penelope Smithson
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Penelope is a food photographer and blogger with a love for natural health and wellness. After being diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome, she quickly became conscious of what she was putting into my body and transitioned to a plant-based diet to manage my symptoms.
This was good. I’m not a fan of chunks of chocolate so I used mini chips. Should’ve used the chunks. Will make again
Stacey – Looks interesting! I tried to go to your WordPress blog, but the link is broken? I was interested in reading more. Thanks!
I added a bit more salt, and used brown sugar & cinnamon for richer flavor. Overall, it totally satisfies my cookie dough cravings. Thanks!