Go ahead and eat the cookie dough! Have it for breakfast, pack it in a lunch box or save it for a snack. It's okay. These flourless chocolate chip cookie dough bites are packed with healthy ingredients.
I'm mourning the end of care-free, relaxing summer days. School has started. Long days and homework woes have set in. I'm also keenly aware that there are only TWO summers left before my first born is off to college. Where does the time go?!
You know what makes things better? Cookie dough!
More specifically, a cookie dough that you can feel guilt-free about enjoying. I'm talking about...
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
The key to this guilt-free snack is chick peas. Pictured is of a can of chick peas that have been chopped in a food processor.
It's no secret that I'm a chick pea fan. Case in point, Brownie Batter Dessert Hummus, Crispy Curried Chick Peas and Cilantro Pesto made with Chick Peas.
But, I give complete credit to Melissa over at My Whole Food Life for turning me on to chick peas as a type of "flour" in baked goods. This recipe is a variation of her Flourless Cookie Dough Truffles.
Let me tell you...the batter really does taste (almost) like the real thing! I was jump up and down, this is a dream come true excited about it!
I added flax seed and walnuts so I could feel good about serving these for breakfast on busy school mornings. Let me just say, chocolate chip cookie dough is a real incentive to get out of bed in the morning. 🙂
A cautionary warning (which may or may not be the result of sampling waaay too many flourless chocolate chip cookie dough bites,) as with all good things, the watch word is moderation!
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients
- 1 can of chick peas garbanzo beans washed, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup whole oats not the quick cooking type
- 1/4 cup flax seed
- 1/3 cup honey agave nectar for vegan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Chop the chick peas in a food processor for about 1 minute or until finely chopped.
- Add oats and flax seed and pulse to mix into the chick peas.
- Add honey, vanilla extract and salt and process for another minute or until all the ingredients are mixed together and the batter is smooth.
- Remove batter to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Roll about 1 Tablespoon of batter into a ball.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!
Farrah
I love that you used chickpeas to make these! I love cookie dough anything, and the extra protein/fiber in these would be awesome! :] Pinning for future use! 😀
Marjory
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 🙂
melissa @ my whole food life
Your version looks fantastic!
Marjory
Thanks for the inspiration Melissa!
Christie - Food Done Light
These are mine all mine. I would adore them plus they are a healthy snack.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Raw cookie dough is my addiction! LOL Love it!!
Marjory
I confess. I'm an addict too!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
I LOVE these! Definitely gonna make some! I love that you used chickpeas for them too!
[email protected] Mom
Never thought to put chickpeas in a no bake bite but it looks like it works perfectly!
Marjory
I've snuck chick peas in sauces...but, this is my first go at baking and I'm hooked!
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What a versatile ingredient chickpeas are, aren't they?! Perfectly healthy treats there.
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
Oh, I'm so curious about the chickpeas in this! I love using unconventional ingredients like beets and avocados in sweet things and will definitely try this 🙂
Carla
Chick peas?! Now there is a secret ingredient for these cookie dough bites! Send me a bowl 😉
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily
What a fabulous recipe! My kids will be none the wiser that chickpeas were used and I am thrilled.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
What a fun lunchbox snack!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I've bought chickpea flour and used it in soups and crackers. I'm going to try these bites asap!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com
Oooo I know a friend that will love these puppies. Thanks for sharing!
Susan
Hi!
These look fantastic! I don't have any flax seed but I do have chia seed. Do you think I could use that instead and would I use the same amount? I can't wait to try these!!
Marjory
Absolutely! Chia seeds would be great in this.