I’m all about dessert…and balancing that with plenty of greens (like in the Stripped Green Smoothie), protein, and healthy fats. But sometimes you just “need” a little chocolate and that’s totally okay including chocolate chip cookies (and the dough!) every now and then. Today’s recipe has all the taste and satisfaction of chocolate chip cookie dough but without the ingredients that leave many of us a not so great feeling afterwards + fiber and potassium rich bananas make it feel like an even sweeter treat. Oh, and did I mention there’s a protein and fiber rich secret ingredient in these? Chickpeas are hidden in this dip, they not only increase the protein and fiber content, but also give it a nice thick and creamy texture sans refined flours or sugars. Try these Chip Cookie Dough Banana Bites for yourself and see if it does the trick for your cookie cravings!
If you’re more of a warm baked cookie fan, try my other cooke recipes: Pistachio Crusted Chewy Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies, Tigernut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Ginger Cookie Crisps, Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Chewies, Beetroot Coconut Sugar Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Apple Sandwich Cookies
Try this recipe with homemade almond milk, vanilla cashew milk, or strawberry brazil nut milk which are all equally delicious. Learn about the featured whole food ingredients and their health benefits and nutrition information in the NS Pantry: chickpeas (beans), coconut oil, maple syrup, and cashews.
- 1, 15 ounce can chickpeas, well rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 5 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 3 teaspoon ground chia seeds
- Pinch of sea salt, adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 bananas, sliced and frozen
- In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and bananas. Pulse until smooth. Pour the chocolate chips and stir until evenly spread throughout.
- Spoon mixture on banana slices. Chill in the refrigerator or freeze for a frozen treat.
- Store in an airtight glass container for up to 1 week.
So…
What are your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipes? Let me know what you think when you give this recipe a go! Leave a comment and rate it, rating helps me continue to improve recipes for you. I love seeing what you come up with so don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #nutritionstripped on Instagram for a chance to win something cool when I repost. If this easy, delicious and healthy recipe is your jam and want even more? Sign up for the the NS Society, a space to get simple meal plans, healthy recipes, and wellness guides so you can find a balanced wellbeing and connect with others.
xx McKel
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