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Edible Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

July 22, 2019 by Caitlin Monson Leave a Comment

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A healthy protein-packed cookie dough that’s made with only 6 ingredients and is completely refined sugar free! You won’t believe how decadent it tastes!
Chocolate chip chickpea cookie dough in a white bowl sitting next to a wooden spoon and wooden board with mini chocolate chips scatteredaround

Question of the day: Are you team cookie or team cookie dough? Normally I would say team cookie but with this crazy heat we’ve been having lately, I’ve been all about the cookie dough! (I mean really, who wants to turn on the oven in 100 degree weather?! Not this girl, that’s for sure!) Thankfully though, with this easy recipe you can still satisfy those cookie cravings AND still beat the heat! I’m talking about my edible salted caramel chocolate chip cookie dough!

Close up view of salted caramel chocolate chip hummus in a white bowl with sea salt sprinkled on top and a pretzel stick out of it

The Secret Ingredient

Chickpeas! Yep, that’s right. The basis of this recipe is made 100% from chickpeas. But the crazy thing is, you can barely even taste them! Plus they add a ton of protein and fiber to help keep you full and satisfied when those afternoon cravings hit!

Angle view of healthy cookie dough in a bowl sitting next to a small bowl of mini chocolate chips and a wooden spoon

“Peeling” the Chickpeas

Did you know that chickpeas actually have a thin “skin” around them when you buy them in a can? I didn’t – until I went to make hummus one day and couldn’t figure out why the consistency wasn’t coming out right. But after doing a little research and a few trial runs, I’ve learned that peeling the skin off is definitely the key when it comes to having a smooth and creamy texture. (If the skin is left on you’ll notice little chunks in your “cookie dough” and it will taste VERY BEAN-Y!)

How to Peel Chickpeas

Ok I know this is going to sound VERY tedious, but trust me, it makes all the difference in the world.

  1. Take the chickpea and hold it between your thumb, index finger and middle finger.
  2. Then in a “pinching” motion, squeeze the chickpea until the skin loosens and comes off
  3. The chickpea should feel smooth and not have any white/translucent skin attached to it. (Below is a picture of a chickpea before and after peeling the skin.)
Shows one chickpea with it's skin on and one chickpea that has had it's skin peeled off
Left side: Chickpea with the skin on
Right side: Chickpea with the skin off

What makes this edible cookie dough healthy?

In case you haven’t guessed it yet, this cookie dough recipe has NO eggs/milk, NO flour and NO refined sugar in it! Which makes it 100% dairy free, gluten free, vegan, Paleo and Whole30 approved! But that’s only part of the reason why I love it so much. I also love that you customize it to your personal preferences/dietary needs. Below I’ve listed a few ways you can substitute/replace certain ingredients.

  • Chickpeas
  • Nut butter (Can use peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc.)
  • Vanilla
  • Salt (Only use 1/4 tsp if you don’t like a “salty” cookie dough or if you’re planning to sprinkle some sea salt on the top when serving.)
  • Dates (Can replace with 3 Tbsps maple syrup, 2 Tbsps honey or 2 Tbsps agave. I would suggest tasting the cookie dough after each addition until your reach your desired sweetness.)
  • Chocolate Chips (Can use milk, semi-sweet, dark or dairy-free chocolate)
Holding a pretzel that has been dipped in salted chocolate chip cookie dough

What to do with your edible cookie dough?

Ohh sooo many things! Personally I just eat it straight out of the jar BUT you can also:

  • Use it as a dip for fruit, graham crackers, pretzels, etc.
  • Place it in a loaf tin that’s been lined with parchment paper and freeze it to make cookie dough bars
  • Put a dollop of it on your ice cream/frozen yogurt
  • Swirl it into your “nice cream” or yogurt bowl
  • Use it as frosting for your cupcakes or muffins
  • For the real cookie lovers: sandwich it between your favorite cookies to make a healthified cookie dough sandwich!

You see, the possibilities are endless! So now I just have to ask… HOW ARE YOU GOING TO EAT YOURS?!

I hope you all have the best day loves and stay cool in this heat!

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Chocolate chip chickpea cookie dough in a white bowl sitting next to a wooden spoon and wooden board with mini chocolate chips scatteredaround
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Edible Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Sweet, salty and healthy for you too! This easy edible cookie dough recipe is made with only 6 ingredients and tastes just like the real thing!
Prep Time1 hr 5 mins
Blending Time5 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy free, Gluten free, Healthy, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole30
Keyword: chocolate chip, cookie dough, dairy free, dessert, edible cookie dough, gluten free, healthy, paleo, salted caramel, snacks, vegan, whole 30
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Caitlin Monson

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ½ cup nut butter* (can use peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, etc.))
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt**
  • 5-6 dates*** (See below for substitutions)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, semi-sweet or dairy-free)
  • Optional: sea salt for the top

Instructions

  • Pit the dates by cutting a slit in them length-wise and discard the pit. Then place the dates in a deep bowl and fill it with enough HOT water to just cover them. Let the dates sit for at least 1 hour to soften and then discard the skins. (At this point the skins should be loose and falling off.) Place the soften dates in a food processor.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. "Pinch" the skins off all the chickpeas before adding them to the food processor. (See directions below for how to "pinch" the skins)
  • Add your nut butter, vanilla, and salt to the food processor and blend until it's smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • To store: Place the cookie dough in an air tight container and store in the fridge. Cookie dough with last 1 week in the fridge.

Notes

*I used almond butter for this recipe but I’ve also had great results with cashew butter too! Feel free to use your favorite nut butter.
**Only use 1/4 tsp salt if you don’t like a “salty” cookie dough or if you plan to sprinkle some sea salt on the top when serving. (This recipe can become very salty if you use too much sea salt on the top. Make sure to use it sparingly.) 
***You can also replace the dates with 3 Tbsps maple syrup, 2 Tbsps honey or 2 Tbsps agave. I would suggest tasting the cookie dough after each addition until your reach your desired consistency.
How to “pinch off” the chickpea skins: Hold the chickpea between your thumb, index finger and middle finger. In a “pinching” motion, squeeze the chickpea until the skin comes off.
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