Raw Cookie Dough Protein Balls
I have to admit that I was skeptical about making a sweet treat with something like chickpeas. It sounded too good/weird to be true!
But, the other day, I had a spare can of beans and thought I’d give it a shot.
I was NOT disappointed. And these little morsels are definitely something that I’ll make again.
Not only are they super easy, and only take a few minutes, but they’re also a super healthy option for a snack all the while curbing those sweet cravings.
Ingredients
1 can organic chickpeas
Coconut flour
Nut butter (I used almond)
Cacao nibs (or chocolate chips)
Sweetener (I used date syrup)
Hemp seeds
Chia seeds
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Instructions
1. Add one can of unsalted, organic chickpeas (drained) to food processor with half C of coconut flour.
2. Include 1 tablespoon of nut butter, and sweetener to your liking (I used 2 tablespoons of date syrup- but if you like sweeter, then add more).
3. Add a dash of purified water simply to make it easier to blend. If you want a creamier mixture, you can add a dash of plant milk instead (I used water, because it was all I had on hand).
4. Blend until sticky and smooth. If it’s too dry, you might need to continue to add water or plant milk. Do so accordingly.
5. Once mixture if sticky and smooth, put into large mixing bowl and fold in cacao nibs (you an use chocolate chips if you don’t mind the sugar), hemp and chia seeds. Spice with cinnamon and nutmeg to your liking.
6. When everything is stirred in, roll mixtures into balls (size is your choice, really. I scooped mine with a tablespoon), and add to Tupperware or plate.
7. Refrigerate balls to give it more that cookie dough feel. Or, you can eat as they are!
ENJOY