Description
Indulge guilt-free with this Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Delight recipe that’s high in protein and full of flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas and nut butter, this treat is a nutritious alternative to traditional cookie dough.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, as needed)
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and protein powder. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add Milk: Gradually add milk until mixture reaches a cookie dough-like consistency.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Mix in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill: Transfer to a bowl and chill for 20–30 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a dip or rolled into balls.
Notes
- Experiment with flavored protein powders or add spices like cinnamon for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
