Chickpea Cookie Dough

Aka "dessert hummus". I came across this recipe on a weight loss-related message board and thought it sounded interesting. Supposedly a high-protein, healthy alternative when you need a sweet fix. Let me know what you think!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups chickpeas, shelled
• 1⁄4 cup  natural-style peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup real maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1⁄2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup  mini chocolate chip

Directions

1. Rinse & peel the chickpeas.
2. Place chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Remove from food processor and stir in chocolate chips.
4. Serve with apple slices.