Finally a cookie dough you can eat with zero guilt (or fear of stomach aches). This Edible Dairy Free Cookie Dough is going to be your new favorite dessert.
Long(ish) time readers will remember that I originally posted this recipe back in the spring of 2015. I dug this up in the archives because it was a diamond in the rough. Hopefully with a little face lift it now looks almost as good as it tastes. Today I’m re-sharing the updated and tweaked recipe with new photos. In my humble opinion, I believe it’s better than ever (typed with a spoonful of cookie dough in my mouth).
Often recipes on this blog will be inspired by a situation, an ingredient, the season or sometimes a person. In the case of this edible cookie dough, inspiration struck in the from 2 sources: my recent obsession with Trader Joe’s chocolate chips and my sister’s tendency to enjoy the cookie dough more than the final cookie.
Growing up, my mom did a lot of baking and my sister and I were always there to help, and by help I mean lick the spoon/bowl. I knew if she could, my sister would eat her serving of cookies as dough. But alas, that damn raw egg. It always made cookie dough feel like the forbidden fruit, which could be why we crave it so much because it felt off limits.
But fear not my dough loving friends, I’ve got the solution and it’s down right addicting. I can attest to that as I’ve had it for dessert every night this week. It’s also a lot healthier than a pile of butter, flour and sugar (as amazing as that combination often comes out).
In this recipe, you’ll harness the magic of the chickpea, a cunning little legume, and transform it into a miraculously spoon-licking-good faux dough. With the help of some salted almond butter, coconut sugar and of course chocolate chips, you won’t even recognize the little garbanzo bean.
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Edible Dairy Free Cookie Dough
- 1 Can of Chickpeas
- 1/3 Cup of Salted Almond Butter
- 1/3 Cup of Coconut Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of Salt
- 1/2 tsp of Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cups of Dark Chocolate Chips
- Place chickpeas in food processor and blend until smooth
- Add almond butter, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and salt to the chickpeas and blend until mixture is smooth and thick
- Place into a medium size bowl and mix in chocolate chips
- Serve in a small bowl and store rest of “dough” in fridge
- Stores for up to 2 weeks
I can’t wait for you to make this recipe, if you do please let me know I’d love to hear what you think!
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Your Turn:
- Would you rather eat the cookie or the dough?
- Cookies are in the oven… do you go for the spoon or the bowl?
YUM GEORGIE! This looks so good! I’ve made blondies with chickpeas but never cookie dough – on my list of recipes to try 🙂 *pinned*
It’s so good! Like I’m always shocked there’s chickpeas in it
Chickpeas!! The secret and tasty ingredient! <3 so many people have been including it in sweet dishes these days, I need to follow suit!
Doesn’t it sound crazy? They have a surprisingly versatile taste/texture
YUM! This sounds so good. I never would have guessed chickpeas were in this recipe.
They’re sneaky and add a great texture!
Cookie dough over the cookie alllll the way! Especially if there are some chocolate chips, I am all in!
Let’s be real, this is but a vehicle for chocolate chips 😉
I always love these recipes for “cookie dough”! I love chickpeas so much….need to make it happen!
Then I think you’ll love this!
oh my goodness, this is the answer to my prayers. Kudos to you for making a healthy and delicious cookie dough that I won’t feel guilty eating! 🙂
I think you’re gonna love it!
GASP I never really was all about the cookie dough…I am and always will be all about the cookie!
There is something special about waiting for the cookie to be ready and eating it fresh outta the oven… mmmm
Oh jeez, this looks incredible. I need it in my life. Saving this recipe!
Aww thanks Kaylin, I think you’ll love it
This looks amazing! I’ve been so hesitant to try chickpeas in cookie dough because I’m afraid of it tasting like, well, beans. Can you taste the beans at all?
I think if you use a food processor that kind get the right texture the almond butter (salted is important in this case) and sugar mask it. Chickpeas are pretty mild to begin with, oh and chocolate chips help too 😉
Ah dang, this looks incredible. Pinning now! My mom never let me eat cookie dough when I was little (#deprived) but you can bet I’ve made up for it by now 😉
Haha yes! 😀
I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. To answer your question..I’m all about the cookie dough for chocolate chip cookies. But all about the cookies when it comes to oatmeal raisin. I know, I’m being really complicated
I understand completely!
LOVE this recipe!! Taste even better when chilled!! Still can’t believe it’s healthy!!!!
Bringin’ this back….LOVE IT! I would eat both? Haha honestly I’m one to eat the dough as I’m making them, because obviously I have to test it first. 😉 The new photos looks amazinggggg and I’ve made this before so I can’t wait to make it again!
HOLY COW I’m pumped to make this. Perfectly scoopable on the way to bed!
Chickpeas are like the secret to all the healthy no bake treats. This looks like serious goalzz Georgie!
sah good!!!!! chickpeas are so versatile, love them! I definitely go for the bowl – you can get more on it than a spoon!
I bought the ingredients to make this yesterday- can’t wait to make it!
This would be so fun to bring to a girl’s night. Along with some yummy wine….I’m excited already 🙂
I like the way you think 😉
This sounds amazing. I’m definitely going to have to try!