Chickpea Cookie Dough Recipe - Momma Fit Lyndsey (2024)

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Chickpea cookie dough is the best healthy no bake treat recipe! You can make this TikTok famous dessert in just 5 minutes with just a few ingredients that make it taste just like chocolate chip cookies ready to go in the oven!

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Healthy snack ideas are one of the things I search for over and over again when I'm looking to add ideas to my meal plan. Not only do I want my snacks to be healthy and easy, but I would be lying if I said I didn't want a sweet snack (peanut butter cup fat bombs anyone?).

Chickpea cookie dough covers all of these bases - it's made without sugar, it's low calorie (one serving is only 137 calories!) and is made with whole food, plant based ingredients like chickpeas, oat flour (just like oatmeal pancakes!), almond or peanut butter and a few other simple ingredients.

You'll definitely want to try this recipe to make these delicious healthy no bake cookie dough bites!

Why This Recipe Works:

  • It's edible cookie dough that is safe to eat and healthy! It is also vegan and can be made peanut free.
  • This dessert hummus recipe is gluten free and made without flour. You can also use almond butter or cashew butter to make it without peanut butter.
  • It is so quick to prep - only 5 minutes to make!
  • This recipe can be made into bars or energy balls or even with a spoon!
  • You can make it with protein powder for an added protein boost!
  • There are a ton of variations you can make; from birthday cake to brownie, blueberry to banana, pumpkin and more!

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe:

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  • Oat flour: You can purchase store bought oat flour, or make your own homemade version at a fraction of the cost! Check out my protein overnight oats recipe to see how to make your own oat flour.
  • Chickpeas: I used canned chickpeas (hooray for fiber!) and make sure they are rinsed extremely well prior to mixing. If they are rinsed and you have a food processor or a blender you won't need to remove the outer layer.
  • Maple syrup: I like using maple syrup in this recipe but if you prefer to make it without maple syrup you can make it with dates or with honey.
  • Almond Butter: I recommend Georgia Grinders Almond Butter - use code LYNDSEY20 for a 20% off discount. You can also use peanut butter or cashew butter.

How to Make This Recipe

Here is how you make this recipe:

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  1. Drain one can of chickpeas and rinse very well.
  2. Add all ingredients, except for chocolate chips, to a food processor. Process until mixture resembles a hummus-like, scraping down sides as necessary.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour, or serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Expert Tips

  • When using canned chickpeas, be sure to rinse them VERY well to remove any "beany" taste.
  • Substitute stevia, erythritol, dates or honey for maple syrup if desired.
  • Replace chickpeas with white beans and increase oat flour by 1 tablespoon to thicken.
  • Swap almond butter for peanut butter, sunflower butter, or nut butter. Use sun butter to make this recipe nut free.
  • Serving: Eat alone or use as a healthy chickpea cookie dough dip for apples, graham crackers or pretzels.
  • How to store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Need more help? Watch me make this recipe on YouTube.

FAQs

Does chickpea cookie dough taste good?

Yes! This recipe tastes amazing and you will be pleasantly surprised by the texture and taste once you give it a try

How long does it last in the fridge?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I make it without a food processor?

I recommend using a food processor or in a blender like a Vitamix or Nutribullet to make sure you get that creamy consistency you want.

Do I have to peel the skin of the chickpeas?

If you are using a food processor or blender you do not need to peel the skin of the chickpeas.

Can you bake these into cookies?

Can you? Yes. Should you? I don't recommend it. I've added baking soda to this recipe to bake cookies from it and I prefer the cookie dough version much better.

If you want an amazing recipe give my small batch chocolate chip cookies or my dairy free chocolate chip cookies a try.

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Chickpea Cookie Dough

Chickpea cookie dough is the best healthy treat recipe! You can make this TikTok famous dessert in just 5 minutes with just a few ingredients that make it taste just like chocolate chip cookies ready to go in the oven!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 4 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 minute minute

Servings 7 servings

Calories 137kcal

Author Lyndsey

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed very well
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoon oat flour
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Drain one can of chickpeas and rinse very well.

  • Add all ingredients, except for chocolate chips, to a food processor. Process until mixture resembles a thick cookie dough texture, scraping down sides as necessary.

  • Fold chocolate chips into dough.

  • Allow cookie dough to cool and harden in fridge before serving, or serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • When using canned chickpeas, be sure to rinse them VERY well to remove any "beany" taste.
  • Substitute stevia, erythritol, dates or honey for maple syrup if desired.
  • Replace chickpeas with white beans and increase oat flour by 1 tablespoon to thicken.
  • Swap almond butter for peanut butter, sunflower butter, or nut butter of your choosing.
  • Serving: Eat alone or use as a healthy chickpea cookie dough dip for apples, graham crackers or pretzels.
  • How to store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3cup | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.4g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 6.2g

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FAQs

What are the benefits of chickpea cookies? ›

Chickpea cookies are a healthier alternative as they are rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. They offer a lower glycemic index and can help in managing blood sugar levels better than traditional cookies.

How to bake packaged cookie dough? ›

HEAT oven to 350°F (or 325°F for nonstick cookie sheet). PLACE cookie dough rounds about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. BAKE 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. COOL 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.

Are chickpeas good or bad for you? ›

Despite potential side effects, chickpeas are considered a healthy food because they are rich in nutrients, proteins, fibers, and minerals.

Should you chill cookie dough before baking? ›

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

How long should cookie dough rest before baking? ›

As a general rule of thumb, you should refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. More than that, and you won't see a noticeable difference in the final product. Once the dough has chilled, let it warm up at room temperature until it's just pliable (about 5 to 10 minutes).

What is the best temperature to bake cookie dough? ›

Preheat oven to 325 - 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature may vary depending on the size and type of your oven. You may want to experiment with the temperature before just going with the stated temperature.

Can you eat Pillsbury ready to bake cookie dough? ›

Not all cookie dough is safe to eat before baking it. Both the flour and the egg ingredients should be cooked for food safety reasons. What makes Pillsbury's refrigerated cookie and brownie doughs ready to eat raw? We use heat treated flour and pasteurized eggs so you can now safely enjoy our cookie dough baked or raw.

Can you put Pillsbury cookie dough in the air fryer? ›

Flatten each cookie dough round in palm of hand to about 1 1/2-inch circle; place on foil in air fryer basket, spacing evenly apart around outer edge. Set air fryer to 300°F; cook 13 to 14 minutes or until edges are set (centers will be soft).

How long are Pillsbury cookies good for after the expiration date? ›

Pillsbury cookie dough, and others like it, are different in that they are meant to sit in the fridge for a little longer than your other frozen raw cookie doughs. You can safely get about two weeks of fridge life out of this type of dough, even after the “best by” date.

Are baked chickpeas good for you? ›

Amazingly, just half a cup of cooked chickpeas contains approximately 6.25 grams of dietary fibre. Chickpeas are also high in protein and iron so they are a brilliant substitute for meat. Protein is essential for the human body to perform the most basic of tasks; we cannot function without it.

What are the health benefits of chickpeas? ›

Chickpeas are rich in fiber and protein. They contain several key vitamins and minerals. Some benefits of chickpeas may include helping reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and supporting brain and nervous system function. Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a type of legume.

What is the nutritional value of baked chickpeas? ›

Per serving:
  • Calories: 153.
  • Fat: 3g.
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g.
  • Calories from Fat: 16.6%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg.
  • Protein: 7.6 g.
  • Carbohydrate: 25.1 g.
  • Sugar: 4.8 g.

Are chickpea snacks healthy? ›

In one word, yes, chickpeas are healthy. In fact, chickpeas are nutrition all-stars! These edible seeds of flowering plants from the Fabaceae family are also known as legumes or pulses. Other nutrition power players in the same family include lentils, peas and peanuts.

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