Last week I discovered Katie’s Healthy Dessert Blog, and I was so excited to try her Cookie Dough Dip recipe. For some reason I was convinced that even though the recipe consisted mostly of smooshed up chickpeas, it would taste like cookie dough. I was being naive I guess. Today I made the “cookie dough”, and I was dissapointed. It was alright, but it didn’t taste the way I anticipated. I think I set my expectations too high, and I hoped for an exact replica of chocolate chip cookie dough that I could eat by the bowlful, instead of chocolate chip hummus.
I normally only share recipes that I love, but I want to love this one so badly! If you try this recipe, please let me know if you come up with any improvements. Next time I might leave out the nut butter (I used peanut butter which was a bit overpowering) and the oats (I wasn’t crazy about the oat texture in there). Also, it needs more chocolate chips!
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I just saw this recipe and really want to try it out. It sounds interesting, but the photos make it look so tasty. Love your blog too, so glad I came across it.
What a unique recipe! I would of never thought of this, but I guess everyone who is trying to eat a little better thinks of new things. I just posted on this fb group I’m in for Tim Ferris’s “4-hour body” a spin off ochazuke, where you replace rice with boiled down cauliflower (I swear I love the cauliflower version!). LOL.
I’m glad you tried this because I kept on seeing it on Pinterest and thought, “Looks are deceiving girls. There’s no way in hell that tastes like cookie dough.”
Haha, I was totally deceived!
little scared of this recipe….just sayin
I’ve been meaning to give this one a try. I might make it over the weekend and see if it could be “improved”.
BTW great blog!
The dip didn’t do it for me, either. Though I’ve learned most cookie-flavored things get closer to achieving their flavor goals with the addition of a small amount of almond extract, this included. And before you give up on the chickpeas/chocolate chip cookie combo, you have to try Katie’s deep dish chocolate chip cookie pie! SO AMAZING! And that’s with subbing out the sugar for 1/3 C honey and 1/4 NuNaturals MoreFiber stevia baking blend (you could probably use some other stevia source, that was just what I had on hand). I also added about 1/8 tsp almond extract. (recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/05/31/deep-dish-cookie-pie/)
And now that I’ve snubbed my nose at netiquette by leaving an epic comment for my first showing, I should thank you for filling my days with splendid things and take my leave of your comment section for now. :)
*1/4 C NuNaturals MoreFiber baking blend
It seemed better to not leave that measurement a mystery. And now I stop! :)
Oh I like epic comments. :) Since you recommend it I will give the Cookie Pie recipe a try. If I ever try this cookie dough one again I will try adding almond extract too. Thanks!
Oh wow, I am so intrigued. I think I’ll have to try this just for fun. Much like the Mock Apple Pie that’s on my to-do list.
I loved this recipe! I know that it isn’t exactly like cookie dough, but it is basically diet food, so I had some expectation that it would taste a little different. HOWEVER, I thought it was amazing for being made out of chick peas! I make it on a regular basis and even my husband loves it. It is also great to take to parties. I got a lot of complements on this recipe, and am VERY impressed with http://www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com . It is better for a group of people to sweeten with the brown sugar, but I use stevia if just my husband and I eat it at home. Her other recipes, such as brownies, larabars, and vegan fudge are great too!
Yeah, I made it too, and my husband asked me to never make it again, ever. Oh dear. Even my friend, who eats squash rinds willingly, didn’t care for it. I TOO WANTED IT TO BE GOOD. But I like her blog a lot, disclaimer.
I’ve made it a few times with great success, but the first was a disaster. I, too, used peanutbutter the first time. Almond butter was much better. Also, I found that the oats are necessary, as they firm up the batter. And the biggest factor for me was the type of sugar I used. White was okay, palm sugar ok, organic was a huge flop. Light brown worked the best. Oh! And add the nut milk slowly; not much is really needed. If you find you need more than 1/4 cup, you may need a different food processor. Good luck!
That’s funny, I made the cookie dough too, only I ate the entire bowl and can’t wait to make it again some time. Oh well.
I’m jealous! I wish I liked it!
i’m a little late to this party, but i wanted to add that i tried and liked (if not loved) the cookie dough. i found that i liked it much better the next day – the brown sugar must have better penetrated the garbanzos with the sitting-in-the-fridge time. :)
Agreed! When I first made it, I was SO disappointed that I could still taste the beans! I set it in the fridge in defeat. The next morning I tried it again, and WOW! Just like cookie dough!
I was wondering…..what if added some honey in along with it or some sort of extract? That would still keep the healthier choice there but allow for some variety.
I am sorry to hear that your recipe did not turn out. I have made this recipe several times with great success! We do use chunky soy nut butter, soy milk, and brown sugar in the recipe (this is due to my 4 year old having severe food allergies. We also add more chocolate chips. I have served this to various club groups and friends who always ask for the recipe. I have had friends try peanut butter and they also agree that it did not taste good. I do find it also sets up more if you make it a day ahead. I hope this helps anyone else who would like to try this recipe.
I made it mostly as is but didn’t add oats or flax or liquid and I really loved it. It is bean based so of course it won’t be like cookie dough, but it’s close enough for me :D I spread it on an apple usually. Or eat it with a spoon.
I’ve made this several times. No, it doesn’t taste like cookie dough . . .but a nice healthier alternative. I found using white kidney beans is best, along with brown sugar, real vanilla, ground flax instead of oats and I personally like the peanut butter taste. Also, I add mini chocolate chips (as much as I feel needed). It tastes much better after in the fridge for a day!