Indulgent chickpea chocolate chip cookie dough—safe to eat raw, protein-packed, and irresistibly creamy. A guilt-free treat for any craving!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For this Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, a handful of simple ingredients come together to create something magical. Each one pulls its weight—whether it’s adding flavor, creaminess, sweetness, or that crave-worthy texture you expect in classic cookie dough.
- Chickpeas: The star of the show! Chickpeas create that perfect doughy texture while offering loads of plant-based protein and fiber.
- Vanilla protein powder: Adds a subtle sweetness and increases the protein content for a snack that keeps you satisfied longer.
- Peanut butter: This brings the creaminess and just enough nuttiness to complement the chocolate chips beautifully.
- Vanilla extract: A hefty splash doubles down on that classic cookie dough flavor, making every bite extra nostalgic.
- Fine sea salt: A tiny pinch balances out the sweetness and punches up all the flavors.
- Coconut sugar or golden monk fruit sweetener: Choose your favorite for just-sweet-enough dough that won’t send your blood sugar on a roller coaster.
- Mini chocolate chips: That classic cookie dough touch—use sugar-free for a lighter treat, or go for regular if you want that old-school taste.
- Plant-based milk (optional): If your dough feels too thick to blend smoothly, a splash or two will loosen things up without diluting the flavor.
How to Make Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Step 1: Blend Your Base
Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, vanilla protein powder, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and your sweetener of choice to a food processor or blender. Blitz until everything is super smooth and no bits of chickpea remain—give it a good scrape down the sides to catch every last sneaky chunk!
Step 2: Adjust Consistency
If the mixture seems a little too thick for your taste (or your blender’s comfort), just add a splash of plant-based milk. Go slowly, adding a tablespoon at a time, and pulse until you get that perfect, spoonable cookie dough consistency.
Step 3: Fold in Chocolate Chips
Scoop the dough into a bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. This way, you’ll have little bursts of chocolate throughout instead of blending them away into oblivion.
Step 4: Taste and Sweeten (if needed)
Grab a clean spoon and give it a taste! Need it a touch sweeter? Stir in another sprinkle of your sugar or sweetener of choice until it hits that just-right memory lane of cookie dough land.
Step 5: Serve or Chill
This Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is ready to eat straight off the spoon, but for a firmer set, cover the bowl and stick it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. There’s no wrong way to enjoy it—spread it, spoon it, or roll it into all-purpose snackable cookie dough balls!
How to Serve Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Garnishes
Bring your bowl of Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to life with a whimsical sprinkle of extra mini chocolate chips or a dusting of flaky sea salt on top. For extra crunch, try a handful of chopped toasted nuts or cacao nibs right before serving—you’ll be amazed at the flavor boost!
Side Dishes
Balance out the sweetness with some fresh fruit. Strawberries, apple slices, or banana rounds make perfect dip-and-scoop companions. If you’re powering up after a workout, pair a serving with a glass of oat milk or a scoop of Greek yogurt on the side.
Creative Ways to Present
Don’t just plop it in a bowl—get playful! Roll the dough into bite-sized balls for easy protein snacks, sandwich it between graham crackers, or layer a scoop on top of your favorite smoothie bowl. For parties, you can even pipe little mounds onto a platter and top each with a single chocolate chip for an adorable dessert board centerpiece.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Transfer any uneaten Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days, so you can dip into sweet, soft cookie dough bliss whenever the craving strikes.
Freezing
Yes—you can freeze it! Roll the dough into balls or keep it in a tub, and pop it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let it soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before eating for best texture. You can also eat it straight from the freezer for a firmer, more fudge-like treat.
Reheating
Cookie dough is best served cold or at room temperature, so skip the microwave or oven. If it’s too chilly from the fridge or freezer, a quick rest on the counter will bring it back to irresistibly creamy perfection.
FAQs
Is Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough actually healthy?
Absolutely! Instead of white flour and refined sugar, this recipe is full of plant-based protein, fiber from chickpeas, and healthy fats thanks to peanut butter. It’s a treat you can feel great about enjoying any time of day.
Will it taste like chickpeas?
Once blended with peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla, and chocolate chips, the chickpea flavor fades into the background. What you’ll notice most is the creamy, nostalgic cookie dough taste!
Can I use a different nut butter?
For sure! Almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter if you need nut-free all work well. The flavor will change slightly, but the result is always delicious.
What kind of chocolate chips are best?
Mini chocolate chips (regular or sugar-free) are perfect for mixing into this dough, giving you little pops of chocolate in every bite. You can also use vegan chocolate chips or even chopped dark chocolate.
Can I bake this dough into cookies?
This version is meant to be enjoyed raw as Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and doesn’t have the leavening or flour for baking. If you’re after a baked good, try chickpea flour cookie recipes instead!
Final Thoughts
Why wait for a special occasion to indulge in something sweet yet nourishing? This Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough truly satisfies those cookie dough cravings while secretly packing in good-for-you ingredients. Whip up a batch and let your friends guess the secret ingredient—they won’t believe how delicious chickpeas can be!