Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars
A huge game changer for me was making sure I had a good amount of protein at each meal and to incorporate more protein rich snacks! Protein is essential for us to function optimally because it fuels our cells so we have sufficient energy, and it keeps our muscles, bones, and tissues healthy! These chickpea cookie dough protein bars have almost 10g of protein per bar and are so simple to make! The chickpeas make the texture of these bars perfect, and you will love them!
What you will need
Chickpeas – Did you know that chickpeas are a great source of plant based protein and fiber? They also give these protein bars the perfect texture!
Cashew Butter – I like using cashew butter in these bars, but you can also use peanut or almond butter instead. Make sure it is a very creamy drippy nut butter.
Maple Syrup – This is what I like to use to sweeten the bars with. Maple syrup contains more vitamins and minerals than refined sugars and has a nice flavor.
Vanilla Protein Powder – I like to use the plant based protein powder by Truvani but you can use any protein powder of choice!
Chocolate Chips – I use dairy and refined sugar free chocolate chips by Hu Kitchen.
Vanilla Extract – This adds a nice sweet note to the cookie dough bars.
Salt – I like adding a touch of salt to balance out the sweetness of these protein bars.
How to make the chickpea cookie dough protein bars
First, add the chickpeas, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cashew butter, protein powder, and salt to a food processor. Process until a cookie dough consistency forms.
Then add the cookie dough mixture to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips. Place the cookie dough mixture into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread the cookie dough out evenly and flatten. Place the cookie dough in the fridge to set for a couple of hours.
Take the cookie dough out of the fridge and carefully cut into 10 bars. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge and enjoy within 7 days.(Add a little sea salt on top before eating for a nice sweet-salty flavor)
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Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 8×8 dish
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can of chickpeas(drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup creamy cashew butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cashew butter, protein powder, and salt to a food processor. Process until a cookie dough consistency forms.
- Add the cookie dough mixture to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place the cookie dough mixture into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread the cookie dough out evenly and flatten.
- Place the cookie dough in the fridge to set for a couple of hours.
- Take the cookie dough out of the fridge and carefully cut into 10 bars.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge and enjoy within 7 days.(Add a little sea salt on top before eating for a nice sweet-salty flavor)
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