No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
These chickpea cookie dough balls will surprise you by how much they taste like cookie dough! They also make for a delicious energy-boosting chocolate-flavoured snack.
Servings: 12 Balls
Calories: 95.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup peanut butter or an alternative nut butter of choice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Notes
*If you want to make the chickpea cookie dough balls higher in protein you can substitute the almond flour with protein powder instead.
Instructions
- Using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel, pat the chickpeas dry to remove excess moisture and remove the skins as this will help to yield a smoother cookie dough.1 ½ cups chickpeas
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, almond flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Blend until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.⅓ cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp almond flour, ¼ tsp salt, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- Transfer the chickpea mixture to a mixing bowl. Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the chickpea cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them up. Once chilled, serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
Use Cooked Chickpeas:Start with canned or cooked chickpeas. Ensure they are well-drained and patted dry to achieve the right texture.Blend Well:Blend the chickpeas thoroughly to create a smooth and creamy base for the cookie dough.Incorporate Nut Butter:Include nut butter (like almond or peanut butter) for richness and added creaminess. It also contributes healthy fats.Fold in Dark Chocolate Chips:Gently fold in dark chocolate chips at the end for bursts of chocolatey goodness. Dark chocolate has less sugar compared to milk chocolate.Chill Before Shaping:Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before shaping into bites. This helps the mixture firm up for easier handling.Experiment with Texture:Adjust the texture by adding more oats or chickpeas if the dough is too wet, or a bit of liquid if it's too dry.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
95.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.9
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
0.04
mg
0
%
Sodium
188.9
mg
8
%
Potassium
107.8
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
8.7
g
3
%
Fiber
1.8
g
8
%
Sugar
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
3.3
g
7
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
25.8
mg
3
%
Iron
0.6
mg
3
%
Magnesium
23.2
mg
6
%
Zinc
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.