Healthy Cookie Dough Fudge Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry with a paper towel)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 8 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life chips for gluten-free option)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Base:
- In a food processor, combine the drained and dried chickpeas, smooth peanut butter, almond milk, pitted Medjool dates, and vanilla extract.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Process the mixture in the food processor until it becomes completely smooth and well combined. You should not be able to detect any chickpea texture.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently stir in the mini chocolate chips into the chickpea mixture by hand. This will give the fudge its “cookie dough” texture.
- Portion and Freeze:
- Line a muffin tin with muffin cups or use a silicone mold for desired shapes.
- Spoon the cookie dough fudge mixture into each muffin cup, evenly distributing the mixture.
- Freeze Until Set:
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer and let the fudge bites set for about 4 hours, or until they are firm.
- Enjoy:
- Once the cookie dough fudge bites are completely frozen and set, remove them from the muffin cups or silicone mold.
- Enjoy these guilt-free treats straight from the freezer. Their chewy texture and sweet cookie dough flavor make them a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional fudge.
Note: These Healthy Cookie Dough Fudge Bites are a delicious and nutritious treat made from unexpected ingredients. The combination of chickpeas, peanut butter, almond milk, dates, and vanilla creates a creamy and flavorful base reminiscent of cookie dough. Adding mini chocolate chips gives the bites a delightful crunch and bursts of chocolatey goodness. Freezing the fudge bites allows them to firm up and develop the perfect texture. These bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still enjoying a healthier treat.