Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

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Edible cookie dough has become all the rage lately.

Regular and vegan versions are gracing grocery store shelves all over, along with dessert hummus these days.

But, why spend a ton of money on something you can make quickly and easily at home. Also you can make it much healthier and pretty guilt free!

These protein packed cookie dough bites are the perfect guilt free treat. Loaded with chickpeas, rolled oats, and nut butter, they come together in just a few minutes, making them the perfect solution when you are craving something sweet without any regrets.

You can roll them into perfect bite size portions, or even eat it right out of the bowl with no judgment and zero guilt!! Hooray for healthy desserts to help keep you on track that the whole family will love!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can of chickpeas, drianed and rinsed (15 oz can)

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats divided in half

  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 3 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, sun butter)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cups vegan chocolate chips, like Enjoy Life brand

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add chickpeas, 1/2 cup rolled oats, maple syrup, nut butter, and salt to a food processor.

  2. Blend until the mixture becomes mostly smooth. It will be a little gritty from the oats.

  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 rolled oats.

  4. Scoop out dough with small spoon or cookie scoop, and roll into bite size balls.

  5. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.