Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites That Wow: A Vegan Treat You’ll Want on Repeat
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Here’s a dessert that checks all the boxes: sweet, satisfying, secretly healthy, and 100% vegan. Meet your new go-to treat—Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites—a ridiculously easy recipe that tastes indulgent, travels well, and just happens to be made with pantry staples. The secret ingredient? Chickpeas. Yes, chickpeas! But don’t worry—you’d never know.
These no-bake bites are rich and creamy thanks to a dreamy combo of tahini and peanut butter. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and a touch of brown sugar, they’re perfectly balanced and kid-approved. Oat flour adds structure without overpowering the flavor, and vanilla ties it all together. Once the chocolate chips go in, it’s game over.
Best part? No baking. Just blend, chill, scoop, and enjoy.
This is the kind of dessert you keep in the fridge for those “I need a treat” moments. It’s perfect for sharing with friends, wowing non-vegans, or sneaking spoonfuls when no one’s watching. Easy to make, hard to mess up, and absolutely delicious!
✨ Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites
Vegan, gluten-free, no baking required
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup tahini
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
⅓ cup oat flour (plus more if needed)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
½–1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins
1 tbsp ground flax or chia for a fiber boost
A pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for depth
Flaky salt on top, because yes
Instructions
Prep: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Blend it all: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, peanut butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, oat flour, vanilla, and salt. Blend for about 3–5 minutes until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Chill: Transfer the dough to a bowl and chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
Add chocolate: Fold in your desired amount of chocolate chips. Go light for a subtle crunch or heavy for full-on chocolate bliss. Chill again for 10–15 minutes.
Scoop: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form dough into bite-sized balls and place on the parchment-lined sheet.
Freeze & enjoy: Freeze for 5–10 minutes until set. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
Tips & Tricks
Texture too soft? Add more oat flour, 1 tbsp at a time.
Want more sweetness? Taste and adjust with a touch more maple or sugar.
Nut-free? Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
These bites are a fridge staple for anyone who wants to eat something sweet without the crash. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, post-workout snacks, or a midnight nibble.
One bowl, no oven, all flavor. Make them once and you’ll never want to be without a batch again.
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