Description
This no-bake chickpea cookie dough offers the comforting chewiness and rich flavor of traditional cookie dough, packed with protein and fiber for a guilt-free dessert. It’s a quick, family-friendly treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while being secretly healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed
- 0.33 cup smooth tahini (or almond butter)
- 0.33 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat)
- 0.5 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free, without animal derivatives)
- 0.66 cup dark chocolate chips (for drizzle, dairy-free, without animal derivatives)
- 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil (optional, for drizzle)
- Pinch of ground cardamom or ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a food processor, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, maple syrup, alcohol-free vanilla extract, 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom, 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Pulse until a thick, relatively smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Achieve Creamy Consistency: Gradually add the plant-based milk, starting with 2 tablespoons, and process until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach a thick, scoopable consistency.
- Add Oats for Texture: Add the quick-cooking rolled oats to the food processor and pulse briefly to combine and slightly break them down, adding chewiness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Transfer the dough mixture to a medium bowl. Using a sturdy spoon, fold in the 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, making it easier to scoop.
- Prepare Dark Chocolate Drizzle: While the dough chills, prepare the drizzle. In a small microwave-safe bowl (or a double boiler), combine the 0.66 cup dark chocolate chips and the optional coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals (or over simmering water), stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve generous scoops of the chilled cookie dough in small bowls. Drizzle the warm, glossy dark chocolate over the dough and finish with a delicate dusting of ground cardamom or cinnamon.
Notes
For the smoothest dough, ensure chickpeas are blended very well; add extra milk if needed. Chilling is essential for firming the dough and melding flavors. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Food Processor
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup (approx 100 g)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chickpea cookie dough, no-bake, healthy dessert, plant-based, high fiber, high protein, quick dessert, vegan
