Description
Indulge in the guilt-free delight of Protein Cookie Dough, a nutritious twist on classic cookie dough that satisfies your sweet cravings without compromising your health goals. This no-bake recipe combines protein-packed ingredients like chickpeas and nut butter to create a creamy, delicious treat that everyone can enjoy. Perfect as a quick snack or a delightful dessert, this versatile cookie dough can be customized with your favorite nut butters or sweeteners to suit your taste. With just five minutes of prep time, it’s a fun and easy treat for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Sugar or sweetener to taste (about 2/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar recommended)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, protein powder, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth; if too dry, add a splash of milk alternative.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Stir in chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg