Healthy Cookie Dough

Healthy cookie dough made with chickpeas is a creamy, addictive wholesome snack or dessert that’s also gluten free and can be vegan. Add your favorite mix-ins and dig in!

 

Y’all know I love me some healthy desserts, right?

Healthy chocolate chip muffins are one of my go-to favorites for anytime of day, breakfast, snack and dessert included.

And these 5 ingredient raw date brownies are wildly popular.

So is this 5-minute healthy chocolate pudding that’s gluten free and dairy free (and can easily be made vegan).

Today we are talking edible and healthy cookie dough.

Y'all, this stuff got me through my second pregnancy.

During my first pregnancy, I pretty much gave up baking. I told a friend, “What’s the point if I can’t eat the batter?” 😂

But between having my first baby and getting pregnant about 18 months later with my second baby, I discovered edible cookie dough — the healthy kind at that.

It’s chickpea cookie dough that has no raw egg and no raw flour (which FYI, can also carry E. Coli).

It tastes JUST like the real stuff you guys! (And I’m obviously a connoisseur so that’s saying something. 😉)

And better yet, it’s not at all risky to eat and it’s even good for you!

I’ve been making it ever since as a snack. So creamy, so sweet, so addictive!

Plus, it’s gluten-free and easily made vegan so it works for all kinds of dietary preferences and needs.

And at long last, I’m finally sharing the recipe with you.

Plus, I’ve also got tons of fun toppings and mix-ins and dippers we’ve tried over the years.

So let’s get to fixing it!

Now, I’ve got some notes, tips and FAQs coming up below on how to make healthy cookie dough. Just tryin’ to be helpful. 

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Ingredient Notes:

• Chickpeas: You need 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) for this recipe. Make sure to rinse them very well and drain them very well. Or make your own crock pot chickpeas from dried beans. This is a good way to get them extra soft (let them cook a little longer).
• Sugar: Light brown or dark brown sugar will work fine here. I think the recipe has the perfect sweetness to taste like cookie dough as is, but you can try reducing the sugar to ⅓ cup if you want to use less.
• Peanut butter: Regular peanut butter or a natural peanut butter is fine to use. Make sure it’s creamy (not chunky).
• Milk: You can use skim milk or a milk alternative like soy milk or almond milk. I’ve made this with all of them.
• Oats: It helps to use quick cooking oats since they are already broken down a bit more, but regular old fashioned rolled oats are fine to use here as well.

Now, the base recipe as is gives me all the warm fuzzy feelings. 

Most of the time, I eat it plain and I’m simply delighted.

However, as I mentioned, there are TONS of fun mix-ins you can try to flavor this up.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Mix Ins and Toppings:

• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Dark chocolate chips
• Mini chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• White chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts
• Raisins or dried fruit
• Mini marshmallows
• Drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce
• Crushed cookies or candy pieces

The sky is the limit so have fun with it.

Feel free to mix and match your favorites, too.

For instance, I love making a s’mores version with some mini marshmallows, chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks) and crushed graham crackers.

So dang good.

You can also serve this cookie dough dip with more than just a spoon.

Use any of the following as scoops or dippers.

Serving Ideas:

• Graham crackers
• Animal crackers
• Cookies
• Pretzels
• Fresh fruit

I’m a purist and go with spoon but the dipping idea works best for a party or a few friends sharing the bowl.

Last thing, let’s talk about how to store it.

This healthy cookie dough will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. If it lasts that long.

I hope you give this a try for a new fun way to get a cookie dough fix - and feel really good about it!

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn