Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Printable)

Creamy, sweet dip with chocolate chips and nut butter, ideal for a healthy dessert or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup smooth almond butter (or peanut butter)
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons oat milk (or other plant-based milk)
05 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Add-ins

07 - 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy-free if desired)

→ Optional

08 - 2 tablespoons coconut flour (for thicker texture)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - In a food processor, add chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, oat milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
02 - Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture, then optionally blend in coconut flour for thickness and cinnamon for added flavor.
04 - Transfer the hummus to a bowl and fold in mini chocolate chips by hand.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up. Pair with fresh fruit, pretzels, or gluten-free crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like cookie dough but is made from chickpeas, so you can feel good about every spoonful.
  • It comes together in under ten minutes with just a food processor and a handful of pantry staples.
  • You can customize the sweetness and texture to match exactly what youre craving that day.
02 -
  • Rinse your chickpeas thoroughly and pat them dry, or the dip can taste slightly metallic or too thin.
  • Use smooth almond butter, not chunky, because even small nut pieces will interfere with the silky texture.
  • Blend longer than you think you need to, the longer you process, the creamier and more dessert-like it becomes.
03 -
  • Taste as you blend and adjust the maple syrup incrementally, because sweetness tolerance varies and you can always add more but never take it away.
  • Let the dip sit for ten minutes after blending so the flavors meld together and the texture settles into something even creamier.