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Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites

Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites

These vegan chickpea cookie dough bites offer a nutritious, no-bake dessert option with a chocolate coating and rich protein boost, perfect for a healthy and sweet snack.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, no bake
Cuisine American
Servings 14 people
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 microwave safe dish for melting chocolate, if microwaving
  • 1 small saucepan for melting chocolate, if using stovetop
  • 1 parchment-lined tray
  • 1 kitchen cloth
  • 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • 2 forks for dipping dough balls in chocolate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegan mini chocolate chips optional
  • 1 4 oz bar vegan dark chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Dry chickpeas by placing them in a clean kitchen cloth and gently rubbing to remove excess moisture and skins.
  • Add chickpeas, nut butter, oat flour, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to a food processor.
  • Pulse on high until a smooth dough forms with no visible chickpea chunks.
  • If using, add vegan mini chocolate chips and pulse a few more times to evenly combine.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Line a tray with parchment paper and scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
  • Roll scooped dough into balls using your hands and place on the prepared tray.
  • Freeze the dough balls briefly to firm up more.
  • Melt the vegan dark chocolate either in the microwave in 15-second intervals or on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip each chilled dough ball in the melted chocolate with two forks until fully coated; allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Place coated dough balls back on parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator until chocolate hardens.
  • Enjoy your chocolate-coated chickpea cookie dough bites!

Notes

  • Chill dough before rolling for easier shaping.
  • Freshly cooked chickpeas reduce beany flavor compared to canned.
  • Adjust sweetness by increasing brown sugar first, then maple syrup.
  • Almond flour can substitute oat flour, adding more may be needed for consistency.