This delicious vegan cookie dough recipe will quickly become your go-to weight loss snack.
This vegan cookie dough recipe is super easy to make. Simply blend and eat raw.
The humble chickpea is much more versatile than we once thought! Forget hummus or even falafel – you can now use chickpeas and chickpea brine in your desserts. Chickpeas add fibre, protein, and a whole host of vitamins and minerals. And trust us, this vegan chickpea cookie dough doesn't taste like chickpeas at all.
Using coconut flour means this vegan cookie dough can safely be eaten raw and also becomes gluten-free – perfect for those with gluten intolerance.
For a protein-boost, try mixing in your favourite vegan protein powder. Simply add a splash of dairy-free milk with the protein powder and you'll be good to go.
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Makes: 1 bowlful (approximately 8 servings)
Ingredients
- 240g chickpeas (drained weight from 400g tin)
- 60g Coconut Oil (melted)
- 60ml Maple Syrup
- 8-10 drops Vanilla Flavdrops or 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 3 tbsp. Coconut Flour
- 2 tbsp. Cacao Nibs or chocolate chips
Method
1. First, place the drained chickpeas into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
2. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, Flavdrops and salt, and pulse until combined.
3. Next, gradually add the coconut flour while pulsing, until you get a cookie dough consistency. You may not require all of it.
4. Transfer to a bowl, and stir through the cacao nibs, then spoon your tasty vegan cookie dough straight out of the bowl.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PER SERVING (BASED ON 8 SERVINGS)
Nutritional info per serving:
Calories | 136 |
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Total Fat | 8g |
Total Carbohydrates | 13g |
Protein | 2g |
Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.