Protein shakes are great, but protein cookies are even better! Upgrade your post-gym refuel snack with a bowl of dessert-like deliciousness made from healthy ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe calls for chickpeas, natural nut butter, magnesium-rich cacao and a scoop of plant-based protein. The best part? No baking required! Simply combine the following ingredients in a food processor and you’ll have raw, edible cookie dough in minutes. After your next workout, don’t be a rookie – eat a cookie!
Creamy Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bowl
Servings 2
Calories 310 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 4 Tbsp. almond butter or peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant Protein Unflavored
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup almond milk or soy milk
Instructions
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In food processor, blend drained chickpeas, vanilla and 1/2 cup plant-based milk.
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Add protein powder, nut butter, maple syrup and additional splash of milk. Blend until creamy. Add more maple syrup if desired.
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Add cacao powder and additional splash of milk if needed.
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Once thoroughly combined, spoon into bowl and top with sugar-free chocolate chips.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 310
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.