Description
This creamy and satisfying protein cookie dough is a no-bake, plant-based treat made with chickpeas, nut butter, and protein powder. Naturally sweetened and packed with protein, it’s perfect for a post-workout snack or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup nut butter (peanut or almond butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2–4 tablespoons plant-based milk, as needed
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of plant-based milk and blend again, adding more if a softer dough is desired.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Scoop the dough into a container and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use different nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter for variations.
Optional add-ins include chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or cinnamon.
Swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate for a different flavor.
If not using protein powder, reduce the plant-based milk slightly.
Use tahini or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
