No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
These delicious and healthy No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls are a quick and easy sweet treat packed with protein, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed) Ensure they are patted dry
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (or an alternative nut butter of choice) Can substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 2 tbsp honey Adjust to taste; can substitute with maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Using a paper towel or clean kitchen towel, pat the chickpeas dry to remove excess moisture and take off the skins.
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, alcohol-free vanilla extract, almond flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the chickpea mixture to a mixing bowl. Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- 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 up before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage. Optional: roll in chopped nuts or shredded coconut for added texture.