Recipe: Chickpea Cookie Dough

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup creamy all -natural peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a paper towel, dry off.
2. Remove any loose skins and discard.
3. Add chickpeas, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup and cinnamon to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the ground chia seeds to the food processor.
5. Blend until everything is combined.
6. Add chickpea cookie dough mixture to a small bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Serve immediately or can be stored in the fridge for several days.