No Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Bars
No bake Chickpea cookie dough bars. I don’t know if you can tell but I have a clear obsession with chickpea cookies. However, this time I decided to make them a little different and turn them into cookie dough bars. These bars are full of protein and healthy complex carbs, gluten free, vegan and super simple to make. I keep them stored in my freezer for a healthy treat any time of day!
Ingredients:
1 can of chickpeas
1/2 cup peanut butter (or preferred nut butter)
1 1/2 cups of oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1.5 tbsp coconut oil (+1 tbsp for chocolate)
1.5 tbsp applesauce
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Add all ingredients (except chocolate) into a food processor or blender and blend until well incorporated (if batter is too dry add a little water).
Pour batter into a loaf pan and press down so its firm.
Store in freezer while making the chocolate.
Melt chocolate with additional 1 tbsp of coconut oil (I melted mine in the microwave but you can do a double boiler too).
Remove bars from freezer and pour chocolate over top, spreading it out to fully coat the whole bar.
Top with a little sea salt and place back in the freezer to harden (about 2-3 hours).
Cut up bars and ENJOY!