So I’ve made hummus.
And I’ve made baked hummus balls.
I’ve made dessert hummus.
So the natural progression of things only made sense to make these.
Dessert hummus balls. Cookie dough hummus balls. Chocolate chip bean balls. Whatever you call them, you can certainly call them delicious.
This idea stemmed off a comment I received from Erika on the baked hummus balls post.
I have been indulging my sweet tooth a little too often lately, so I wanted to come up with something that would satisfy my sweet tooth but with less sugar and a healthy component, and thus these babies were born.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bean Balls
- One can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- One can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp brown rice flour
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 20 drops vanilla stevia
- drizzle of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients save for the almond milk and the chocolate chips in a food processor until well combined. Drizzle a tiny amount of almond milk in while the food processor is running, just enough to reach a doughy, smooth consistency. Scoop the dough into a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
I used these.
I used a cookie dough scoop to scoop out balls of dough and rolled them around in my hands to make them more round and smooth, and placed them on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
I will say this… these are not very sweet. If you are looking for a sweet treat I would advise adding more maple syrup, 1/4-1/2 cup. But these suit my palate just fine, especially with the slight sweetness the chocolate chips add.
Perfectly browned bottoms.
Mmmmm, melty.
I had a couple of these for dessert after my most righteous baked potato dinner. I have been craving a baked potato something fierce, so I baked some up tonight to have for the week.
I topped this bad boy with a little Earth Balance, a drizzle of Marmite, a slice of Havarti cheese, and topped with plain Greek yogurt and cracked black pepper, alongside some steamed broccoli. Hit the spot! The reintroduction of dairy into my diet has been so far so good, and eating some real cheese on this potato really made for a special treat.
What did you guys do today? Catch me up on your lives please! :)
<3 C
Wow- they turned out really yummy looking! I made cookies with chickpeas one time and they were really really good- very doughy how I like them!
They turned out really nice! I like not-so-sweet things (but I like my sweets too!) so this might be something I’d really like!
I was totally craving a loaded baked potato today which never happens. So on the same wavelength, and for dessert I would love a bean ball…or 5. Christin, those sound perfectly amazing. Oh, how I wish I could raid your kitchen right about now!
Ok this is the first sweet thing that i’ve wanted to make in a while, minus the carrot cake I saw and drooled over last week. This is totally up there with that.
wow… though i’d have to halve the recipe or there would be trouble. or burning. whichever comes first
Oh my gosh!! This is brilliant! A truly guilt free cookie!!
My weekend was mellow again, nothing fancy!
Oh my goodness these totally seem like something I would love.
Bookmarking
can you make me all three of these hummus treats? You need your line of hummus baked goods now! hehe.
I need to try those!!! YUM YUM YUM
What a good idea dessert + hummus!
Is there anything the chickpea can’t do? Really, it is the perfect food! These look so good!
Haha. You said balls. The look really tasty!
Balls. Balls. Balls!
mmmm – a slice of Havarti on the potato sounds delish! I’m usually so boring with my cheeses – sticking with boring cheddars or jacks. We just got some fresh Muenster and I’m all excited about it : )
Muenster rocks!!! Havarti is so creamy, it’s one of my faves!
1. You’re my hero for this recipe. I’m making dessert hummus today (I swear, it’s on my to-do list!) and my baby food processors is not big enough to make these – it barely holds one can of chickpeas…BUT, my momma just got me a large food processor, so, I promise that this recipe will be my first big food processor creation.
2. I’m at work right now, then going to the gym and then yoga. Then doing nothing. Excitement in New England today, haha.
I used to have that baby food processor dilemma too… soooooo grateful for the big one I found on Craigslist!!!
YUMMUS BALLS! These look so good. I can just imagine the texture is perfection. I love a good oven-baked potato when the outside is a bit crispy. Delish. Busy weekend, but a good one! We rode our bikes to the Farmers Market yesterday.
Seriously… crispy potato skin with a touch of salt… pure magic! I sooo wish I lived close enough to a Farmers Market to bike there… someday! xo
Like I said…make a cook book! They sound yummy. and they LOOK yummy! Gooner just woke up… I was going to say more!
Wow! I didn’t know my little comment could be so inspiring! Thanks for the shoutout, Christin! These dessert hummus balls look delicious! I can’t wait to try them!
Thanks for the inspiration, doll!
Congrats on your new ball babies
They are simply beautiful!
Today I had my last nutrition class for the semester…now I have two more classes to teach in person this week, and then for the summer I’m teaching only online. I’m SO relieved for the break
Sooooooo happy you have a break… you’ll have to tell me all about it so I can live vicariously through you… I won’t have a break till school is done in October!!!!
o0o0o… the dessert hummus balls look interesting.
More balls in my mouf! Haha, I will never get over that… pretty sure I have to make these ASAP! You never cease to amaze me!
I love the blog community… if anyone else knew I was eating cookies made of beans, they’d think I was bonkers!
That certainly is an interesting dessert, I am always amazed by your creations
That’s a huge compliment, coming from someone as talented in the kitchen as yourself!
Wow. You are a genius. Those look great. I want cookies now. I came to your blog today expressly to get ideas on what to have for dinner.
I guess I could just have hummus cookie balls! xoxo
These totally count as dinner, I’m sure of it!
Genius creation with the hummus balls!
You are a genius, these cookie balls look amazing! one more to-make item in my baking list
Thanks, Priyanka!! xoxo
Baked.dessert.hummus?? You are so ballsy!
Haha! LOVE this idea Christin! I can’t wait to try it for myself!
And that potato looks great! I forgot how much I like Havarti cheese!
Hope you’re having a good week!
Hmm, I’m not sure if there was enough exclamation points in that last comment so !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You slay me, Heather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (< — I’m a big fan of the exclamation points myself!)
Ballsy… giggle!!!! Havarti is seriously one of my favorites… so creamy!!!
Dude! These look AWESOME. Haha, even if they are a bit CRAZY! Thanks for coming up with the recipe!
I’m definitely not known for my sanity!
WOW, the hummus actually looks like real cookie dough! Love this idea!
My life is kind of all about work at the moment! But I love love my job, so Im oki with it
I am with you on that… makes such a difference when you love what you do!
we are still on vacation – but these are the first things I’m making when we get home!! I skipped the dough ball hype and went straight to yours – they sound awesome!
…then I will take photos of them with sweet doggies in the background…
I just want to snuggle with those pups! <3
Awwwe, you’re too sweet, K!! They are pretty badass though, I’m tellin’ ya!
xoxo
MWAH! That’s a kiss to have you send me that batter and the baked cookies. Now. Please? Now.
These look AMAZING! So weird too cause I JUST (last night) indulged in a huge helping (and batch) of dessert hummus. So. GOOD.
You ever make it my way, and I promise I have a batch of these with your name on them! <3
Ummm you’re on a ball roll…these look magnificent. I love this idea and I really like that it’s not too sweet.
I was totally patting myself on the back for this one, I’m not gonna lie!
Okay – I’m very seriously “no excuse” far behind on blog reading – HOLY BALLSSSSSSSSSSSSS DOES THIS LOOK AMAZING! you are an evil evil evil EVIL genius (whom I love!)
Question, how sugar is = to that much stevia? I”m not a fan of stevia!!
Thanks!!
This recipe sounds so good!
I am so on this one!! TY!
I keep seeing SpaBettie post about these…and ok, I am convinced. You two won me over…to just try beans in dessert
Yay!!! I certainly hope you like them Averie! xo
Those look adorable! Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you, Sarah!
this is the coolest idea! i love it so much! i can’t wait to try it!
They really are delicious… let me know if you try them!
Ohhh I am so most definitely trying these. As soon as I get the ingredients. Thank you for the awesome recipe!! I saw -and pinned- play 2 of these as well… did you like either version better?
My favorite version is actually the one I made today, peanut butter!
Oh, um YEAH! I am checking those out now! PB is my favorite!
I have not yet baked these because the ‘raw’ batter is too good. I have some in the freezer too, thanks for this healthy alternative to take the edge off of my sweet tooth!
I catch myself snacking on the batter too… in fact, the last batch I made (haven’t blogged about them yet) I reserved out a nice bowl of the dough for myself.