Recipe: Healthy Cookie Dough Dip

Have you ever snuck a spoonful of cookie dough for a snack? Next time you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, try our healthy cookie dough dip! Not only is it guilt-free, but it’s also safe to eat.

Recipe: Healthy Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients:

• A handful of vegan dark chocolate chips 

• 1 15-oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 3 tbsp nut or seed butter (peanut, cashew, almond, or sunflower)

• 2-4 tbsp maple syrup or date syrup, to taste (you can substitute 4 soaked and pitted medjool dates)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional 

• ¼ cup rolled oats

• ¼ cup water or non-dairy milk

• ⅛ tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender or food processor. 

2. Pulse to a cohesive, dough-like consistency. Pause and scrape sides, stir, or add splashes of water or non-dairy milk as needed. 

3. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. Scoop into a bowl or storage container and refrigerate to cool.

5. Enjoy on its own or as a dip, such as with carrots or apple slices.

Recipe provided by Andrea Krenek, RDN, LDN