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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed very well
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk of choice (soy milk, almond milk, skim milk, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Scant ¼ teaspoons salt
  • Up to ⅓ to ½ cup total mix-ins of choice (see below)

For serving (optional):

  • Graham crackers, cookies, pretzels or fresh fruit for dipping

Instructions

  • Add the chickpeas to a good food processor and pulse until very well broken down.
  • Add the sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of milk, oats, vanilla and salt. Blend very well, scraping down the sides several times, until very smooth. Add extra splashes of milk, if needed, for consistency.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and add your desired mix-ins.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve (with dipping options if desired).

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Notes

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’s 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.
Mix in and topping ideas:
  • 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
Storage: This will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g
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