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Jan 23, 2026

Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites (Oil-Free)

These Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites are sweet, satisfying, and made with wholesome ingredients. No baking required and perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup oats

  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ½ cup powdered peanut butter

  • Chocolate chips, to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend the oats into a fine flour. Remove the oat flour from the blender and set aside.

  2. Add the chickpeas and maple syrup to the blender and blend until completely smooth. The mixture will be thick and paste-like.

  3. Transfer the chickpea mixture to a bowl.

  4. Stir in the oat flour and powdered peanut butter until well combined.

  5. Fold in chocolate chips, measuring with your heart.

  6. Use your hands if needed to fully mix.

  7. Roll the mixture into small balls.

  8. Makes about 18 bite-sized cookie dough balls.

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