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A bowl of smooth protein chickpea cookie dough topped with chocolate chips
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Protein Chickpea Cookie Dough

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar -free semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Drain the chickpeas and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
  • Remove the clear outer skins from the chickpeas for a smoother texture (optional but recommended).
  • Place the chickpeas into a high-speed food processor and pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  • Add the protein powder, sweetener, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the processor.
  • Process on high for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles dough texture, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl.
  • Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips by hand.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to improve consistency.