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Good For You Cookie Dough Dip

June 11, 2012 by Stephanie Brubaker 44 Comments

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 Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Sometimes I make chocolate chip cookies just because I want to eat the dough. By the time I get around to actually baking the cookies I have already consumed a fair amount of dough. I know you have never done that. 😉

Just the other day I was about to whip up a batch of cookies when it hit me. I have seen tons of recipes using bazaar ingredients to recreate brownies and cookies. I am not really a fan of taking something beloved like that and trying to make it into something healthy. It never tastes the same and doesn’t satisfy your cravings.
Instead of taking something decadent and making healthy, I decided to take super healthy ingredients and turn them into a decadent treat! See the difference? What I came up with is a winner, kids. For reals. I am eating the last bit by the spoonful as I type this.
Now when those cookie dough cravings hit you don’t have to feel guilty!  Grab some pretzels (or a spoon) and dig in!

Good For You Cookie Dough Dip
By: Back For Seconds

  • 15 oz can drained and rinsed chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cacao nibs or chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbs chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 Tbs caramel sauce (optional)
  • M&M’s (optional)
  • pretzels for dipping
In a food processor blend chickpeas, oats, peanut butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla until smooth. If you want to add a major health punch add the chia seeds. They give a slightly nutty flavor and a seedy texture, so if you want this to be more like traditional cookie dough omit the seeds. I personally loved the addition of chia seeds though 😉 Stir in chocolate chips and, voila! Cookie dough!
To make this a totally decadent treat pour on a bit of caramel sauce and sprinkle with M&M’s. It will still have all the nutrition….just a few extra calories this way 😉

 

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Comments

  1. Alison Wood says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Yay! A skinny cookie dough recipe! Exactly what I need:) Thanks so much for sharing. New follower here! Btw, LUV your photos. Great job with all the lighting and brilliant colors!

    Reply
  2. Brittany says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Very excited to find this recipe! I’m a new follower from Social Sunday! Hope you can stop in!
    ~Brittany
    thedennybuzz.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Wow! This looks like it should be the most sinful dessert in the world, but it’s actually healthy! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us at our Summer BBQ Bash!

    Reply
  4. Joan@chocolateandmore says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Psst, I’ve already told you how awesome this sounds, now I’m just popping back to let you know I’m featuring this on Thursday’s treasures tomorrow. Have a great day!

    Reply
  5. Dawn says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:24 am

    I added this to my to-do list. I have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    June 19, 2012 at 7:00 am

    I can’t wait to try it! Featuring your post on “A Little Birdie Told Me…” this week.

    Jenn

    Reply
  7. Malory {Snips & Spice} says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I think I’m in love! I love cookie dough, and I can’t wait to try this. I would love for you to link this to my Sunday Slice party.

    Malory
    http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunday-slice-its-party-1.html

    Reply
  8. Malory {Snips & Spice} says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I think I’m in love! I love cookie dough, and I can’t wait to try this. I would love for you to link this to my Sunday Slice party.

    Malory
    http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunday-slice-its-party-1.html

    Reply
  9. Malory {Snips & Spice} says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I think I’m in love! I love cookie dough, and I can’t wait to try this. I would love for you to link this to my Sunday Slice party.

    Malory
    http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunday-slice-its-party-1.html

    Reply
  10. pinkoddy says

    June 18, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    I never imagined chickpeas in a dough recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. diana says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Sounds interesting! I’m willing to try, though the chickpeas do sound a little bit odd to me! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Tricia says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I need to try this! Looks so yummy! Visiting from Serendipity and Spice.

    PS – I’m hosting a giveaway this week!:
    http://makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com/2012/06/giveaway.html

    Reply
  13. Lorrie says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:54 am

    This looks great!

    Reply
  14. being mom{me} says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:34 am

    Hi! Visiting through the Sew Can Do link party.
    This looks fantastic!!! I cannot wait to try it! Thank you for sharing.
    Rhiannon at beingmomme.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. The Better Baker says

    June 17, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I totally love recipes like this! Your photo is great too. Thanks a million for linking up at Weekend Potluck.

    Reply
  16. YummyInspirations says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:20 am

    Yum! Love how healthy it is and looks sooooooooooooo delicious!

    Reply
  17. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Every time I make chocolate chip cookies, it’s a fight to end up with enough dough for the cookies by the time my husband and son get to the dough. I may or may not have had a pinch or two myself. Chickpeas? I would NEVER have come up with that!

    Reply
  18. Debra Kapellakis says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    WOW, that sound amazing. I am soaking chickpeas tonight for making Hummus. Now half will go to this recipe. YUM!

    Reply
  19. Joan@chocolateandmore says

    June 16, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Wow, chickpeas, really? I can’t wait to try this. I’ll make it when the kids are out then just watch as the gobble it up, just like sneaking fruits and veggies into other treats, hehe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    June 15, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    interesting! i’ll have to give this a try! thanks for sharing!

    xo,
    Kimberly
    anightowlblog.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Jill says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    Reply
  22. Claiming Our Space says

    June 15, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I love that this is a healthy version! Who would have thought chick peas would be the base? I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/06/tout-it-tuesday-10.html

    Reply
  23. Baking Serendipity says

    June 14, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    I am loving chickpeas lately, but haven’t tried them in desserts yet. This is definitely the place to start!

    Reply
  24. Five Little Chefs says

    June 14, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Yummm! I am loving your title. Looking at your recipes makes me drool and want to come back for seconds! I’d love for you to link up at my party. http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2012/06/fantastic-thursday-link-party-1.html

    Reply
  25. Heather Kinnaird says

    June 13, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    looks fantastic – giving it a try soon

    Reply
  26. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    June 13, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Oh sweet Lord I am in heaven. SKINNY cookie dough dip? Could this be true?!?! I’ve seen chick peas thrown into many desserts lately but having them be the base of a cookie dough dip is over the top. You are my hero! 🙂

    Reply
  27. loveolympiajune says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Saw this on one of the linky party blogs and glad I did.
    This looks like a delicious treat to try!

    ~Stephanie @loveolympiajune

    Reply
  28. Patricia Purcell says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:01 am

    My six year old is sitting next to me and insisting that we try this. It looks amazing!

    Reply
  29. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:00 am

    So glad you found me so that I could follow you back! YAY! I am looking forward to sharing some great recipes!

    Reply
  30. Toqua's Crafts says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Oh.My.Gosh.!!!!
    I am seriously going to have to try this!!

    Visiting from Rook No. 17

    Reply
  31. Shiloh says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I just made deep dish chocolate chip cookie pie with chickpeas. It was great. What an awesome substitution:)

    Reply
  32. Danielle says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    oh my gosh! this looks and sounds amazing! can’t wait to try it!!

    your newest follower @ http://bellaella2121.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  33. Mo 'Betta says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Oh yes, I’ve made this several times! Love it! I got it from Chocolate Covered Katie’s blog…she has tons of healthy dessert recipes and several using chickpeas.

    Reply
  34. Mom Photographer says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    it sounds so good! i just have one question: why do you add baking soda if you don’t bake it?

    Reply
  35. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    You had me at “good for you”. Because then I can have my cake and eat it too, er, cookie dough. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    You almost had me fooled! So fun! Thanks for bringing this great imposter to ON THE MENU MONDAY!

    Reply
  37. Kaylee says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    What a genius idea! It looks so much like the real thing.

    I would love for you to share this with my readers at Mealtime Monday!

    http://www.couponingncooking.com/2012/06/mealtime-monday-recipe-link-up-party_10.html

    Reply
  38. Mary says

    June 11, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    You had me at the title. Just had to check it out. Not going to lie, I’ve never bought a chickpea but I think it’s time. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  39. Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 11, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    WOW..that looks amazing. I can’t wait to try this out. Megan

    Reply
  40. Hayley says

    June 11, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Giiiiirl, this is rockin’. Cookie dough dip that’s healthy?! I’m ALL over it. Especially using up that can of chickpeas in my pantry–awesome invention!!

    Reply

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