What? Cookie dough for lunch? This cookie dough hummus is made with garbanzo beans, is vegan, oil-free, and plant-based – so yes, it’s actually somewhat good for you! In fact, you don’t even have to “sneak” it into your kids’ lunchboxes in order to get them to eat their beans!

All about the chickpeas:

This dessert hummus is made with chickpeas – or garbanzo beans. Chickpeas are actually a legume and considered a highly nutrient-rich food. They are high in protein, fiber, and several important vitamins and minerals.

This recipe calls for a 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans. Some cooks like to cook their own garbanzo beans. I usually don’t have time for that. I do not pinch the skins off – but some people swear by it, saying their hummus is smoother. Personally, I don’t have the time for that either, plus – I would think that you’d be giving up some of that important fiber if you lose the skins. If you want to, pinch away (eye roll – really/not really).

Aquafaba:

When you drain the chickpeas, make sure to save the liquid from the can. We will be using this when making the cookie dough hummus. The liquid is called aquafaba and is sometimes used by vegan cooks. Aquafaba can be used as an egg and oil replacer.

Can I make hummus in a blender:

I make my cookie dough hummus in a high-speed blender. It probably (unfortunately) works better in a food processor (which is on my wish list!) Do NOT attempt to make hummus in a regular blender! It’s challenging enough to make in a high-speed blender but is doable.

Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, a little brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. If you are allergic to peanut butter, then try sun butter. You are mainly adding the peanut butter for the texture and sun butter will do just as well.

What is tahini?

Tahini is an important ingredient to have on hand in a plant-based kitchen. It adds a depth of flavor and a “mouth feel” that you might miss out on when not using oil.

If you do not have tahini, just use a little extra aquafaba instead. So about the aquafaba….what if you didn’t read through the directions and threw out the liquid when you drained the chickpeas? Don’t stress – you can replace it with plant milk of your choice. It will be fine:)

Use baking soda for the taste:

Another interesting ingredient I use is baking soda. This is purely for the raw cookie dough taste sensation. Really and truly. Now tell the truth, don’t you remember those happy days that we ate raw cookie dough before we knew any better?

Blending it together:

Blend it all (except the chocolate chips) together until you have a smooth cookie dough texture. If you are making in the food processor, it will be smooth sailing for you. Just process till done. If you are making in a high-speed blender, you might need to take a pause and with a spatula, shift the sweet hummus around in the blender some.

Add the chocolate chips last:

When it’s finished add the chocolate chips. Also, add a pinch or two of salt to taste. I didn’t include salt in the ingredient list since we are using the liquid (aquafaba) from the can, and some cans are saltier than others and nobody likes a salty cookie dough. Right?

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Serving suggestions:

Dip cookies, pretzels, or fruit. Spread on toast or waffles. Or just eat with a spoon…

If you like this Cookie Dough Hummus, You should try my Black Bean Brownie Batter Hummus!