Looking for a fun tasty and simple snack? This Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough is where it’s at! Simple and delicious with an extra energy and fiber boost! Happy snacking!
Eating cookie dough was always a No-No in our house
Eating cookie dough was probably close to a cardinal sin in our household growing up due to the raw egg, but I am pretty sure that never kept us from sneaking a spoonful (sorry mom!), or ten, ha!
And as a grown up, nothing has changed, I still want to lick the bowl!
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a cookie dough you could just eat by the spoonful?
Of course! And there is! I have actually seen it sold at the grocery in small pints to just eat or bake, and it’s egg free. I love love love my cookie dough but recently I saw that they are now saying to even avoid uncooked flour so I figure this vegan chickpea cookie dough has to be super safe! I mean, don’t worry, I still eat my fair share of cookie dough. I guess I am just a rebel, right?
I was inspired by Running on Real Food’s 2 ingredient cookie dough that used sweet potatoes as a base–how genius! And since beans have been my new cashew these days, I decided to go with chickpeas. And the texture and taste were amazing! And trust me, being vegan is NOT a requirement to eat this vegan chickpea cookie dough. Promise!
I made this for a vegan friend who wanted a snack that was fun and tasty and would also fill her up. I have to say this is all of the above and more! Assuming that you agree??
You don’t have to make it vegan, it’s great anyway. Use regular chocolate chips with milk as well as your favorite milk, it doesn’t have to be a milk alternative by any means!
Is this Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Safe to Eat?
Absolutely 100% YES! Recently, I have noticed it is not recommended to eat uncooked flour. Since this cookie dough recipe doesn’t contain any flour, then you should pretty much be all good and in the clear!
Do I have to use chickpeas for this Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough?
Well, if you want it to be chickpea cookie dough then I assume you would want to use them. However, it is not necessary. Any mild, light colored bean such as northern or cannelloni beans may work as well.
I don’t think you would want to use any colored bean as it will not really look like cookie dough then. The use of chickpeas makes the color similar to traditional cookie dough.
What you will need to make this Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough:
- Chickpeas: these should be from a can or cooked and cooled.
- Peanut Butter: I prefer for all of my recipes to use natural creamy peanut butter. You know, the drippy kind of peanut butter. It’s so much easier to mix and incorporate into recipes overall. You should be just fine though if you prefer almond or cashew butter or even sunflower seed butter.
- Maple Syrup: My preferred liquid sweetener hands down, every time.
- Vanilla: What cookie dough doesn’t include it?
- Milk or Dairy Free Milk: This will help balance out any issues with it being too thick or too dry.
- Sea salt: just a touch is all you need!
- Chocolate Chips: The best part, right? I used mini chocolate chips but feel free to use regular morsels.
How to serve this vegan chickpea cookie dough:
- Straight from the spoon. Works for me every single time!
- Spread on graham crackers, pretzels, or even a strawberry.
- Roll the dough into little chickpea cookie dough balls. You can then toss them into some ice cream to make homemade cookie dough ice cream or take them as a simple snack wherever you are headed.
- Not gonna lie, I have actually spread a little onto a bar like a Lara Bar and I was not disappointed!
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Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed
- 1/4 – 1/3 c pure maple syrup
- 1/2 c peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 T unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- dash of sea salt
- 2 T mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except milk and chocolate chips and process until smooth and thick. Slowly add in milk if necessary.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- No need to wait, eat it by the spoonful now!
- Store in the fridge!
Notes
Nutrition
Uh yum. Now I have to make this one!! Glad you got some cookie dough inspo!
I learn from the best!!!
This is genius
Thanks Karri! It’s pretty amazing for sure!
To make/ bake cookies with this dough how do they turn out and how long would you bake in oven and at what temp
Hmmm. I’ve never actually made these as cookies, I just eat the dough! I imagine you could try baking at 350 and start at about 8-10 minutes and then test, adding more time if needed. However I can’t promise they will turn out! Let me know how it goes!
could you use PB2 mixed with water instead of higher calorie nut butter?
I’m sure you could. Does the consistency seem the same as regular peanut butter?
I was going to buy chickpea cookie dough from the store, but decided to make it myself instead. I’m so glad I did! It is so delicious and the flavor is just right. I did use dark chocolate chips, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.
Yay! So glad to hear this Amanda. I was literally just thinking I need to make this today!
Can you make actual cookies with this dough? And do they taste like regular cookies?
Sorry for the questions just wondering what would happen if I baked them
No worries, that’s what I’m here for! I’ve made blinders with similar ingredients before as well so I imagine it’s possible to make cookies with this. I had a reader say she was going to try to but never heard back on how it went. You could just try one and see how it bakes up!
This looks so amazing. I keep seeing the advertisements for Cookie Dough shops opening around the country. This would be a much healthier alternative.
I feel like I would not know where to start in those cookie dough shops. Like give me ALL of it!!!
After reading your post on chocolate hummus and now this!! Yum! I am always looking for ‘healthy’ desserts as I have a sweet tooth. I certainly won’t feel guilty after eating this 🙂
Aww thanks Yolanda! This is a good one!
This look soooo good! I love cookie dough. So thankful for a healthier alternative!
Enjoy, Kat!
Omg yum!!! What a genius idea. I so want to try this. Always looking for healthier versions of my favorite vices. Thanks for sharing!
Hope you love it!
Sometimes I’m shocked at the versitility of the humble chickpea. lol Will have to give this recipe a go!
Ha, couldn’t agree more, Carri!
I love this recipe!! Such a healthy alternative to one of my favorite desserts, thanks for sharing. How long will this last in the fridge?
yay! so I think this will last about 5 days or so!
Hi I was wondering what’s the nutrition label for this?
Hi Ava! Just added them. You should be all set now!
I love this recipe! I have a really similar one with white beans and I swear my family can never tell the difference! I love adding a nut butter for a little more flavor, genius! They should call you Lorie Crocker 😉!
Haaaa Lorie Crocker, that’s amazing. So glad you love one of our family faves!
Very good. I didn’t put enough salt in at first. Tasted better after I sprinkled some pink Himalayan salt over the “dough”.
So glad you loved it! Yes, it surely needs a bit of salt and just the right touch of sweet. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi, when it says process does that mean mix all ins good proccesir ir mix with hand blender?
Tyyy can’t wait to try this
Hi! It means with the food processor, hope that helps!
thanks!!!! bout to make these!
Awesome! Enjoy!