HOW TO MAKE CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH - healthy, guilt-free dessert packed with protein

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and lower sugar content.

oats

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: quinoa flakes

Ground flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

Strain and rinse 3 cups of chickpeas in a colander under water, then let them dry a bit.

Add the rinsed chickpeas to a food processor or blender.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of almond milk to the food processor.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder to the mixture.

Add 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring there are no clumps.

Add 1/2 cup of almond butter and blend again until creamy.

Add 1 cup of chocolate chips and mix by hand until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a refrigerated container and chill in the freezer overnight or for 10 to 20 minutes if you're hungry.

Scoop the chilled mixture into a bowl and enjoy.

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