Description
Indulgent chickpea cookie dough balls deliver guilt-free pleasure without compromising sweet satisfaction. Protein-packed and deliciously creamy, these no-bake treats promise a healthy twist on classic cookie dough that you’ll absolutely crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 15.5 ounces (440 grams) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and dried
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) whole oats
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (45 grams) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly, ensuring complete removal of excess liquid.
- Transform chickpeas into fine crumbles using a food processor, pulsing for approximately 60 seconds until texture becomes uniform and granular.
- Incorporate rolled oats into the processor, continuing to pulse for an additional minute to create a consistent mixture.
- Introduce maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the processor, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the processed mixture into a mixing bowl, gently folding chocolate chips throughout the dough to distribute evenly.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, craft compact spheres approximately the size of a tablespoon, ensuring uniform shape and density.
- For optimal texture and flavor, refrigerate the cookie dough balls for 30 minutes before serving, allowing them to firm and develop a more cohesive structure.
- Store prepared cookie dough balls in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining their fresh quality and delightful taste.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture that could make the dough too wet.
- Use a high-powered food processor for the smoothest texture, processing longer if needed to break down chickpeas completely.
- Try different types of chocolate chips like dark, milk, or dairy-free options to customize flavor and dietary needs.
- Refrigerate the balls for 30 minutes before serving to help them firm up and develop a more cookie-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg