Everyone knows the best part about baking cookies is eating the dough. But we also know that eating it raw can be dangerous. So what’s a cookie dough lover to do? Make vegan cookie dough instead! No eggs, no flour, just pure deliciousness.

Close your eyes when you take the first bite; you won’t believe it’s vegan. Chickpeas offer the perfect smooth, creamy base while also providing much fibre and protein. So whip up a batch next time you’ve got a cookie dough craving, and dig in!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1, 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup almond butter
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp coconut sugar
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in the food processor, except for the chocolate chips.

2. Pulse until the mixture is well blended and smooth.

3. Remove from the food processor, fold in chocolate chips and enjoy with a spoon!

Want more? Check out: 40 Vegan Desserts Even Non-Vegans Will Love.

Photos by Sarah Grossman.