Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip

What if I told you that you could have your cookie dough and nutrition too? This chickpea cookie dough dip is the answer to all life’s problems. It’s packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats and totally safe to eat “raw”.

chickpea cookie dough 101

Now I’ll admit — the first time I heard of this concept, I thought it was crazy.  How on Earth would chickpeas taste like cookies?  Isn’t this, like, pureed dessert hummus?”

And while the latter is still kind of true, I’m okay with it. Because somehow the combination of sunbutter, chickpeas, vanilla, and honey totally masks the flavor of chickpeas, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips makes you think it's the real thing. 

Not to mention it uses common pantry ingredients so you can use whatever you have on hand. Here’s what you need to make it, as well as a few substitution ideas.

Ingredients for Chickpea Cookie Dough

• Chickpeas: An ultra easy, creamy, and sneakily healthy way to enjoy cookie dough flavor! High in filling protein and fiber, this cookie dough can satisfy your hunger and your sweet tooth cravings. 
• Sunbutter: makes this dip so much better than peanut or almond butter versions. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness, while neutralizing any hint of beans. Plus it's creamy and smooth 😍 
• Vanilla Extract: pairs beautifully with all the other ingredients.
• Honey: perfect for bringing natural sweetness to the chickpea cookie dough.
• Milk: regular or plant-based will do. You may also need more than 2 tablespoon depending on consistency and preference. 
• Chocolate Chips: really bring it home and make it taste even more like chocolate chip cookie dough. I kept it allergy friendly by using Enjoy Life mini-morsels, but any chocolate chip will do.

Substitutions 

• Chickpeas: No chickpeas? No problem! Cannellini beans are just as great
• Vegan option: use maple syrup instead of honey
• Nut butters: you can substitute sunbutter for whatever you have on hand - peanut, almond, or soy butter

how to make chickpea cookie dough

1. Rinse and Drain The Chickpeas

Some recipes say to peel your chickpeas for a smoother dough. I've still gotten a rich, creamy texture without peeling, or adding flour, but you can always try it.

2. Process until smooth

Put chickpeas, Sunbutter, vanilla and honey in a food processor. Process until smooth.

3. Fold In Your Chocolate chips

You can fold in the chocolate chips or be a rebel and throw them in the food processor once your dough forms. 

Expert Tips

• Sweeten to taste: I use 2 tablespoon of honey, but you can use more or less to taste.
• Milk, no milk: if you want to use it for dipping, adding 1-2 tablespoon of milk will loosen it up a bit. If you're a savage with a spoon (like me) I'd say to keep as is!
• Dippers: perfect for apple slices, graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries... you name it. It's like dessert hummus but better.

More Bean Based Desserts

• Black Bean Brownies 
• Heart Beet Brownies
• Chocolate Avocado Pudding