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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH SURPRISE BALLS

aka GRAIN-FREE SUGAR-FREE CHICK PEA, CASHEW & CACAO BITES!!

Ok, I know, some of you may be skeptical!  But chickpeas actually work amazingly well as the base for healthy blondies and cookie dough!

These blissful little grain-free bites contain no processed sugar and are absolutely loaded with fibre, protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.  They are great for snacktime or breakfast on-the-go.  And, really, what could be better than doctor-approved cookie dough for brekkie!?!  Plus they are super easy to make in a blender or food processor and no baking is required!

Ingredients for approximately 10 balls:

  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained and peeled

  • 1/2 cup cashew butter

  • 1 scoop Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla or Just Natural protein powder

  • 2 Tbsp white chia seeds (optional)*

  • 1 Tbsp Plant Burst or Organika maca powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

  • Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, stevia, or raw honey (nonvegan), adjusted to taste

  • 2 Tbsp Giddy Yo raw cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips

*Notes: Chia seeds are optional and were not used in the batch pictured here.  However, they add a great cookie dough-like granular texture in addition to healthy fats, fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals!

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients except cacao nibs into food processor or blender container.

  2. Pulse a few times, scape the sides and bottom of the container with a spatula and then blend until a uniform consistency is achieved. Fold in cacao nibs/chocolate chips.

  3. Scrape sticky mixture onto a plate or parchment paper and roll into balls.

Enjoy as is, refrigerate until firm, or freeze for a quick snack later.  These will keep in an airtight container for a week in the fridge or a couple months in the freezer.