Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Cookie Dough recipe that brilliantly captures the classic taste of chocolate chip cookie dough. Packed with protein and made from wholesome ingredients like chickpeas and nut butter, this delightful snack is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. With no baking required, you’ll whip up this creamy, delicious dessert in just five minutes. Ideal as a post-workout refuel or a quick afternoon snack, this customizable cookie dough can be enjoyed straight from the bowl or paired with fresh fruits, yogurt, or even ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Sweetener of choice (to taste)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in one place for easy access.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas and peanut butter until smooth. Add protein powder, salt, vanilla extract, and sweetener; blend until fully combined. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and gently fold in chocolate chips. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg