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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip

July 29, 2014 by Lindsay 43 Comments

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This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip is made with chickpeas and lightly sweetened with dates. The perfect snack when served with a side of apples!

Hi Friends!

I have a special treat for you today. Well, two treats actually. First, my good friend Meme from Living Well Kitchen is here to take over the blog! Second, the recipe she’s sharing is a treat for sure! Meme is a fellow RD who shares delicious recipes on her blog so if you haven’t check it out yet, be sure to head over now and add her to your reader!

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This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip is made with chickpeas and lightly sweetened with dates. The perfect snack when served with a side of apples!

Hi there, Lean Green Bean readers!

Despite the fact that we’ve never actually met, I feel like Lindsay is an old friend because I’ve been a long-term reader and love all her tips, recipes, Bean Bytes, etc.

My self-imposed life goal as a registered dietitian/food blogger/human being with taste buds is to help people realize that healthy food can be really tasty and it doesn’t have to be difficult to live a healthy lifestyle. I feel like Lindsay does a really good job promoting that on the Lean Green Bean. Needless to say, I was super excited when she asked me to do a guest post on her blog!

Guest posting can be one of those daunting tasks because you feel like you really need to bring your A-game. And in my opinion, desserts are always A-game.

So I set out to create a few recipes based on what I had in my kitchen. Considering the amount that it rains in New Orleans and that I like to “walk” my errands, I needed to use what I had at home because you never know when you’re going to leave your house with the sun out and 5 minutes later the heavens open and you’re drenched head to toe. Not to mention that the city is below sea level so it floods in a hot minute. I’ve come home from many a grocery trips looking like a wet dog…

Luckily, I’m well prepared and always have peanut butter, chickpeas, oats, and dates in my kitchen.

Since I’m currently on a cookie dough dip making rampage {Sugar Cookie and Coconut Almond Cookie}, I decided I needed to make a peanut butter version. I mean, peanut butter is one of my all-time favorite foods.

This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip has a secret ingredient that makes it a very nutritious snack. It's vegan, gluten free and kid friendly.

Y’all… not to toot my own horn, but I’ve hit a home run with this peanut butter cookie dough dip! The peanut-butter-loving, cookie-dough-dip-making freak in me is doing cartwheels as we speak. This stuff is sweet {thanks to the dates and almond & vanilla extracts} and salty {I sprinkle mine with a touch of sea or kosher salt}.

Basically, it’s salty-sweet goodness in a bowl that you can feel good about serving to friends and family.

[Tweet “Need a new snack? Try this Healthy PB Cookie Dough Dip from @leangrnbeanblog and @memeinge!”]

Chickpeas make the base of the dip so there is no need for butter, sugar, or flour like most cookie dough dips require, and it boosts the fiber & protein content. It’s also entirely sweetened with dates, which do contain sugar but they are full of fiber and vitamins & minerals.
I prefer to enjoy this right from the food processor served in a bowl with some sliced apples.

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Lightly sweetened with dates and full of fiber from the chickpeas, this dip is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pitted dates {about 10 whole dates}
  • 1 cup very hot water
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, washed & drained {about 1.5 cups}
  • 3 TBSP peanut butter
  • 1 TBSP vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup oats {regular or quick}
  • 1 TBSP chopped peanuts, optional

Instructions

  1. Add the dates to a bowl and cover with very hot water. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove dates from the water, reserving the date-soaking water. Add the dates and two tablespoons of water to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until very smooth {once you add the other ingredients, it will not get any smoother}.
  3. Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and baking powder. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Add in oats. Blend until smooth {adding an additional teaspoon or two of water if needed to help blend}.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and/or chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.
  6. Serve with fruit slices {or just eat with a spoon}

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This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip has a secret ingredient that makes it a very nutritious snack. It's vegan, gluten free and kid friendly.

Nutrition Facts per 1/4 cup serving:
142 calories, 4.6g fat (0.6 saturated), 20.7g carbohydrates, 4.1g fiber, 4.7g protein

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Huge thanks to Meme for stopping by today!

Let’s chat:

What’s your all-time favorite dip…healthy or not?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Laura @FitMamaLove says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    This sounds so good! Must try!

    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Ummm this sounds amazing!! I loooove cookie dough!! And this healthier version makes it all the better! Must make!

    Reply
  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:14 AM

    This. is. amazing.

    Reply
  4. Diana says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    cant wait to try this!! YUMMMMMM, i love peanut butter!

    Hmmm as far as my favorite dip, thats tough!! I am still searching! Maybe this one? 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    This sounds like heaven!

    Reply
  6. jill conyers says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    What a great idea for a dip! My favorite dip (I have many) is guac.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      guac tops my list too!

      Reply
  7. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    mmmm… I need me some of this!!!

    Reply
  8. Becky@TheSavedRunner says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    I love anything peanut butter! 🙂 This looks amazing!

    Reply
  9. Farrah says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    This is amazing! I think I might actually have all the ingredients for it too! :D!!! Pinning for future attempts! <3

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      enjoy!!

      Reply
  10. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Um… this sounds fabulous. Must make!!

    Reply
  11. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I will forever love chickpeas in dip form. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Wow, this looks amazing! I love making a dip like this seeing everyone loving it and then telling them it actually has chickpeas in it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      haha yes! so sneaky!

      Reply
  13. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Now this is my kind of dip! It sounds absolutely amazing! My all time favorite dip is hummus! I either buy it or make a homemade batch every week and I love dipping fresh veggies in it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      there’s nothin’ better 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Delish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  15. Heather Williams says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Love, love, love that this is vegan- you nailed it!:)

    Reply
  16. Robin @Robinsbite says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Love, love, love the apple display that you so carefully arranged on the platter!!! YUM!!

    Reply
  17. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    This sounds awesome, Lindsay! I LOVE when I see people using beans in creative/sweet ways 🙂

    Reply
  18. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    This looks so good! My all-time favorite dip is the yogurt fruit dipping sauce. It’s so good, I could eat it with a spoon haha!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:28 PM

      ahh yes…one of the best combos!

      Reply
  19. Kelli @HungryHobby says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Meme this looks DELICIOUS! I love making cookie dough dip this way but I’ve never tried soaking the dates. I bet it really smooths things out and makes it even more delicious! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:28 PM

      hope you enjoy Kelli!

      Reply
  20. Joanna @Makingmine says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Umm, this sounds FAB! How could you go wrong?! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:28 PM

      you pretty much can’t 🙂

      Reply
  21. misszippy says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I am super excited to try this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:27 PM

      let us know what you think!

      Reply
  22. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Oh man. I am salivating over here!
    I didn’t get my cookie dough oats in for breakfast and my withdrawal symptoms just got way worse after reading this 🙁
    Thanks for sharing though…I cannot WAIT to make it 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:27 PM

      haha tough day 🙂 enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I have all the ingredients to make this except for the dates! I need to give it a try! It looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      perfect weekend project 🙂

      Reply
  24. jobo says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Pinned!! Want! I have tried similar recipes w chickpeas before and it’s amazing how NOT chickpea-like it tastes! so yum. can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      woohoo! happy eating!

      Reply
  25. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Wow this is too good to be true! I happen to have dates, now I gotta get chick peas.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      Enjoy! Let us know what you think!

      Reply
  26. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Yum!

    Reply
  27. Dan C. @ The Streamlined Ska Librarian says

    July 30, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Pardon the language but … HOLY CRAP! That looks like it won’t last a minute on my plate.

    Reply
  28. Catherine says

    July 30, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    A great dip. It certainly would be a hit at any gathering. Blessings, Catherine

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  29. Cassie says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    LOVE THIS IDEA! I’ve made sweet “hummus” but never added oats… so smart.

    My favorite all-time dip is guac, hands down!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 1, 2014 at 9:10 AM

      agreed. nothing better 🙂

      Reply
  30. Caroline says

    June 22, 2020 at 8:40 PM

    This is so incredibly delicious! I’ve made other “dessert hummus” that taste good but not really what they promise to be; this one tastes so much like regular peanut butter dough it’s insane! Great recipe!

    Reply

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