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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. This recipe is Portfolio Diet-friendly because it includes chickpeas as a source of plant protein and almond flour and peanut butter as sources of nuts and heart-healthy fats.
Servings: 12 Balls
Calories: 95.9kcal
Prep Time40 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

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.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor or high powered blender

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
Serving Size
 
1 ball
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.