Description
This Protein Cookie Dough is a delicious, high-protein snack that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without guilt. Made from chickpeas, peanut butter, and protein powder, it offers a healthy twist on traditional edible cookie dough. Quick to prepare and versatile, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly treat can be enjoyed by the spoonful or used as a dip for fruit.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add chickpeas, peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is creamy and thick, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Transfer the dough to a bowl and fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spoon or spatula evenly throughout the dough.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately for a soft texture, or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes if you prefer a firmer dough.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can replace maple syrup with agave nectar or a sugar-free syrup alternative depending on your dietary preference.
- This cookie dough is delicious eaten by the spoonful or used as a dip for fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
