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Healthy High Protein Cookie Dough Bites Recipe with Chickpea Flour Perfect for Fitness Snacks

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These chewy, sweet cookie dough bites made with chickpea flour are a high-protein, fiber-packed snack perfect for fitness enthusiasts looking for a quick, nourishing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) chickpea flour (gram flour or besan)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (85g) almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (45g) mini dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: chia seeds, shredded coconut, dairy-free milk (as needed)
  • Optional: sunflower seed butter (for nut-free version)
  • Optional: dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or ginger
  • Optional: vanilla plant-based protein powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpea flour, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to evenly distribute spices (about 2 minutes).
  2. Toast the chickpea flour mixture in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Slowly add the toasted chickpea flour mixture into the almond butter mixture. Stir well to form a dough-like consistency. Add dairy-free milk a teaspoon at a time if dough feels dry.
  5. Fold in mini dark chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins like chia seeds or shredded coconut.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls using hands or a small cookie scoop and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  7. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a quick snack.

Notes

Toasting the chickpea flour is recommended to remove raw flour taste. Adjust sweetness carefully to balance chickpea flavor. Chill dough to firm up and improve chewiness. Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution. Wet fingers slightly to avoid sticky hands when shaping bites. Almond butter can be swapped with sunflower seed butter for nut allergies. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.

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