Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites (Printable)

No-bake chickpea-based bites studded with dark chocolate chips. Wholesome, protein-packed vegan snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What Goes In:

→ Legumes

01 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Nut/Seed Butter

02 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Flour

06 - 1/3 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free

→ Chocolate

07 - 1/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Add oat flour to the mixture and process until fully combined and dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and fold in dark chocolate chips using a spatula.
04 - Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls using your hands.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for firmer texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like indulgent cookie dough but actually deliver protein and fiber, so you feel good eating them.
  • No oven, no mess, no waiting around—you're done in 15 minutes and already rolling these in your hands.
  • They're so simple that even when you're running on fumes, you can still pull off something that tastes like you tried really hard.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it seems tiny but it completely changes how the flavors land, making the chocolate actually taste chocolatey instead of just sweet.
  • If your dough feels too wet after adding the oat flour, it usually means your almond butter was extra creamy; just add an extra tablespoon of oat flour and it'll fix itself immediately.
03 -
  • Use a food processor instead of a blender or mixing by hand—it's the only way to get the chickpeas completely smooth without overworking the mixture.
  • Chill your food processor bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before making a batch; it keeps everything cool and helps the texture set faster.
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