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!
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 8x8 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 8x8 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)