Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Printable version)

A creamy blend of chocolate chips, chickpeas, and nut butter for a sweet, smooth treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup creamy nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Texture & Sweetness

06 - 1/4 cup quick oats (use gluten-free if needed)
07 - 2 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy), plus more if needed

→ Add-ins

08 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)

# Directions:

01 - Combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
02 - Add oats and milk to the processor. Blend again until mixture is creamy and reaches cookie dough consistency. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time if smoother texture is desired.
03 - Transfer hummus to serving bowl. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
04 - Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers. For firmer texture, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes exactly like cookie dough but comes with actual protein and fiber so you dont feel like youre eating dessert for breakfast even though you totally could
  • The texture is unbelievably creamy and rich, nobody ever guesses the secret ingredient until you tell them
02 -
  • The first time I made this I used regular rolled oats and ended up with a slightly grainy texture, so learn from my mistake and grab quick oats for that smooth cookie dough feel
  • Letting it chill in the fridge transforms the texture completely, so if it seems a little soft right after blending just give it some time and it becomes perfect
03 -
  • Peeling the skins off the chickpeas takes a few extra minutes but makes the texture so incredibly smooth that its worth the effort
  • If you accidentally add too much milk, just toss in another tablespoon of oats and blend again to thicken it back up

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