Easy Chickpea Cookie Dough (no bake, toddler-friendly snack)
This easy chickpea cookie dough is a no-bake, high-protein snack that tastes just like dessert! Made with chickpeas, nut butter, and dates or maple syrup, it’s soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for toddlers, kids, or moms craving a healthy treat.
Equipment
- high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained + rinsed
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter or other nut/seed butter (cashew & almond work well here!)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract add more to taste
- 6 Medjool dates soaked + pitted (or ¼ cup pure maple syrup)
- 2-4 tablespoon water or milk as needed for blending
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips regular or dairy-free
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, sunbutter, vanilla, and dates (or maple syrup) to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Stir in chocolate chips (or skip for baby-safe version).
- Enjoy right away or chill for 30 minutes for thicker texture. Store in the fridge or freezer for easy snacks.
Notes
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