Ingredients
- 240 g cooked chickpeas about 1 drained 15-ounce can; rinse well
- 64 g smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup, stirred until homogeneous
- 40 g maple syrup 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water add gradually, only as needed
- 40 g mini chocolate chips about 1/4 cup, ready to eat
Equipment
- Food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Flexible spatula
- Covered refrigerator container
Instructions
- Rinse the fully cooked chickpeas under cool water, drain thoroughly and pat dry. Remove any loose skins that rub off easily; do not use dry or merely soaked chickpeas.
- Add chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a food processor. Process until as smooth as possible, stopping to scrape the sides several times. Add 1 tablespoon water, then additional teaspoons only if needed to move the mixture. Expect a thick dip, not a pouring batter.
- Transfer to a bowl. If processing has made the mixture warm, let it cool briefly before folding in the chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to firm.
- Divide into 6 small portions. Serve by the spoon or with optional washed apple wedges. Store covered at 40°F(4°C) or below, use within 3–4 days and refrigerate within 2 hours of serving. This is an edible dip, not a tested baking dough; do not add raw flour or eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 21.6gProtein: 6.6gFat: 8.2gFiber: 4g
Video
Notes
Estimated nutrition per sixth of the batch, excluding dipping fruit. Approximate energy calculation uses cooked chickpeas at 164 kcal/100 g:240 g 394 kcal; peanut butter 64 g 376 kcal; maple 40 g 104 kcal; chocolate 40 g 200 kcal; vanilla about 12 kcal. Total 1086 kcal divided by 6. Canned bean and chocolate labels vary. Cost portions: chickpeas$1.10, peanut butter$0.50, maple$0.60, chips$0.60, vanilla/salt$0.20, total$3.
Instructional video by Ela Vegan, “Chickpea Cookie Dough (Vegan, Gluten-Free),” published November 25,2022. Her formulation includes coconut flour, baking soda and powdered sweetener. This version uses maple syrup and peanut butter without flour or baking soda, so its consistency and sweetness differ. Check product labels for peanuts, milk, soy and other allergens.