“Cookie Dough” Bites
Good Morning! π
Happy Monday morning to you all.
This has been a busy month so far, whew! It isn’t slowing down at all!
Patrick’s parents were just here for a visit for a few days, so we did a lot of sight seeing and trying to entertain them and keep them happy. I am glad that Patrick got to see his parents π
This week are our engagement photos!
So nervous.
I know that our photographer is going to be amazing and her pictures are outstanding I have just never had a photo shoot that was primarily based around me and one other person.
Certainly going to be interesting!
One good thing about that though is that I get to see one of my bridesmaids this weekend, yay! The pictures are in NYC and since Patrick and I are going Kait and Karen arranged to come at the same time.
It will be so good to see them.
And then the following weekend I get to see my maid of honor! Lucky girl I am!
I can’t complain because all of the things that are making me busy this month are exciting, but it feels like it has already flown by. Holy shmokes.
Anyways, I am sharing a recipe with you today that is completely odd, but awesomely delicious.
These cookie dough bites are made with Chickpeas.
Don’t run away! I swear, these are delicious. They are even Patrick and Daddy approved. They love them!
I promise they are so tasty and super delicious, plus they are better for you than most treats.
One of those experiments that turns out being well worth the risk.
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey (may also use agave or maple syrup)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup melted Baker’s German chocolate
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Drain the chickpeas thoroughly, please into a food processor and place honey in with it. Mix until well combined.
- Add the vanilla, peanut butter, almond butter, vanilla protein powder and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- Place into a small bowl and add in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and fold into dough. Place into freezer for about 20 mins to firm up.
- While the dough is in the freezer, melt Baker’s chocolate and olive oil together until smooth.
- Remove dough from freezer and shape into 1″ balls. Place onto a small cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place into the freezer for another 5-10 mins (if you omit the protein powder, leave in for 30 minutes)
- Dip each ball into chocolate and place back onto cookie sheet. Place back into freezer to set.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
26 Comments
Priscilla | ShesCookin
They look so mocha chocolatey and are made with chickpeas!!! Can’t wait to see your engagement photos π
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Priscilla! I am so nervous!! eeee
Kim - Liv Life
Oh my heavens!!! These are simply fabulous!!! Liv loves cookie dough anything, so I’ll just have to make her some.
Can’t wait to see your engagement photos!!!!
RavieNomNoms
She would love these! The chocolate and peanut butter is always a winning combo!
Ramona
Awww… good luck with your photos. I am sure you two will both be gorgeous!! Take a couple of these beauties in your purse as a reward or as a sugar rush in case the photo session goes long. Okay… I would find any excuse to eat a few of these. π
RavieNomNoms
You are so sweet Ramona! Thank you!
Renee @ Tortillas and Honey
I would’ve never guessed chickpeas!! I can’t believe you created a healthy cookie dough bite! Will have to give these a try! And best of luck with the photos, they’ll turn out great! Hope you share some of the photos! π
RavieNomNoms
Don’t go telling people they are healthy! Shhhhhh! π
Liz
I bet you’ll look smashing in your engagement photos! And I need to try these cookie dough bites…they look so rich and decadent, but it’s nice they aren’t totally bad for you π
RavieNomNoms
Aw thanks Liz!! I am getting more and more nervous haha
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
WHAAAT??! You’re gonna be here! So cool! Just relax and be yourself and have fun with the photo shoot, I’m positive it’ll be amazing!
just. like. these bites! YUMMYYYYY
RavieNomNoms
I AM!!! Where are you at?! We could meet up for coffee, get all star struck because I know an actress in NYC! hehe
Angie@Angie's Recipes
These are loaded with protein! Perfect for pre or post workout.
Can’t wait to see your engagement photos, Raven.
RavieNomNoms
They are definitely awesome for pre or post workouts. That is what I use them for π
Gina
Can’t wait to see the engagement photos. I know you will looking stunning. I bet you are crazy busy, just remember to enjoy it all and not get too stressed. I’ve never heard of this, but I’m thinking I may have to expand my horizons a little here and give them a try.
-Gina-
RavieNomNoms
Aw you are sweet Gina, thank you! Definitely expand, they are good!!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Enjoy your engagement picture shoot! Just relax and be yourself. . .I’m sure they’ll be stunning!
Oh, I’m so intrigued with these ingredients! I have to try these bites!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks so much Jessica!! π
Kristina
SO cool! I have never seen this before – definitely trying the chickpea thing! With all that chocolate and pb these sound awesome.
Have fun taking your engagement pics! You have to post some to the blog for us to see!! π
RavieNomNoms
Don’t worry about that Kristina! I am sure there will be plenty to share π
Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style
Oh my word, these look good! Enjoy your photo shoot, Raven!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Viviane!!
Monet
Hi sweet girl! These look so good! What a wonderful idea! I love cookie dough in all forms. And I can’t wait to see your engagement photos! You better share them with us! xoxo
RavieNomNoms
I agree, I love cookie dough in all forms too! It is a sickness haha
atasteofmadess
I have made cookie dough with chickpeas, and they are super fantastic. This looks SO good π
RavieNomNoms
Aren’t they?! I couldn’t believe it. So good!