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Today,I had the pleasure of recreating a recipe from Stephanie from Back for Seconds site! I could not have been more excited. Back for Seconds is a lovely blog featuring delectable AND very creative dessert recipes like the adorable Cookie Dough Monster Cupcakes and Brownie Stuffed Cookies. And Stephanie is SUCH a sweetie. Go check out her site! You’ll be left…. drooling. 
Needless to say, I was inspired. Being a lover of all things cake batter and cookie dough, I chose to recreate a version of her Good-For-You Cookie Dough Dip. The perfect recipe to draw inspiration from.
Beans should NOT be associated with anything sweet, but you’ve gotta stick with me on this one. You cannot taste the chickpeas AT ALL in this recipe. Dessert Hummus? Yes please.
If you’re like me and can’t keep your fingers out of the cookie dough batter bowl, this dip is for you. And if you’re even more like me and can’t help but to feel a tad guilty after a few too many spoonfuls of said cookie dough, this dip is for you. I blended the chickpea base with a touch of milk, reduced fat cream cheese, peanut butter, oats, vanilla extract, and a ton of cinnamon. I added a touch of brown sugar to slightly sweeten it up. Feel free to use splenda if that’s your thing.
Creamy, dreamy, good-for-you snickerdoodle cookie dough tasting exactly like cinnamon spiced snicker doodles. A dream come true, no?
Serve it with salty pretzels, animal crackers, graham crackers, apple or pear slices. Or spread it on top of toast, waffles, or a bagel!
Or…. eat it with a spoon because… you should.
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Serve chilled. If gluten intolerant, make sure the oats are certified gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or fat free half-and-half or skim milk)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp reduced fat cream cheese (or fat free)
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (1 can), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (or Splenda. Can use up to 1/2 cup, go by taste preference)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse your beans very well. Pat dry.
- Add all ingredients to the food processor, starting with the milk at the bottom. Blend until very smooth, scraping the sides of the blender down every so often. You will need to stir it every 30 seconds or so to get things moving.
- Garnish with a touch of cinnamon and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Source: sallysbakingaddiction.com
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Here are some similar cookie dough and cake batter recipes on the not-so-healthy side.
A perfect way to treat yourself!
Fudge Brownie Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting
Golden Oreo Cake Batter Blondies
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Sally!!! You are brilliant! This dip has me drooling and its only 7:30 am. I am so glad you love cookie dough as much as me so this dip could be born. Snickerdoodle flavored?? I am obsessed with cinnamon and you better believe I am making this stat! And with pears? Sounds too good to be true! I just love skiny dips. All the yum with no guilt!
Thanks a million for bringing your incredible talent to our fun party today! I am so glad we are friends. You are the sweetest and you totally inspire me!
Back For Seconds recently posted..Great Blogger Switch-Up! Ganache Topped Peanut Butter Cup Muffins
I loved recreating a recipe from the mysterious Back for Seconds gal! It was so much fun. I was planning to make your chocolate chip cookie dough dip and then saw the cinnamon and made a very sharp turn.
This post was SO much fun Stephanie! xo!
Snickerdoodles have been on my list of things to make for awhile now. I just love them and this is such a unique way to recreate that flavor. You come up with a lot of super creative ideas
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Wild Salmon Pasta
Laura! You must make snickerdoodles and share them on your site! Being allergic to chocolate requires you to eat loads of snickerdoodles.
Sal — what a fab idea! The dietitian in me LOVES this good-for-you dip, and my whole family is crazy about all things cinnamon. Thanks for another inspired idea
Julie recently posted..Green Bean, Bacon, and Pasta Salad
Hey Julie! SO glad this recipe is dietitian approved! I know my thighs are thankful too
Sally–this looks absolutely amazing!!! I love anything snickerdoodle, and if I can eat it guilt-free, I am all for it–I never would have dreamed of putting chick peas in a sweet dip! Your pictures are fabulous, by the way. So, so, SO glad I found your site!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Almond Joy Blondies {The Great Blogger Switch-Up}
Ashley! I could have easily spent hours on your site overwhelmed with fun recipes to make from Kitchen Meets Girl! I’m so glad you like the dip! It’s a must-try.
Oh my gosh, you and Stephanie are killing me with these healthy dips. Because I need to make them. Or make one of my own. And eat it, because it’s healthy and I can.
This is superfabulousawesome!
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Dorothy, I have NO doubt in my mind that you can take our chickpea skinny dips to a whole other level! You’re like the dessert queen.
Holy cow, Sally! Or should I say, holy skinny cow! I love coming to your site and seeing just this–awesome, in-your-face, OUTRAGEOUS sweets but skinnified. You’re my hero! Snickerdoodle dip made from chickpeas? I mean, whaaaaaaat? But you make it work and now I’m itching to break open my lone can of chickpeas in the pantry and make this rightfreakin’now for breakfast. Because that’s how awesome you are!
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hahaha skinny cows, that’s for sure! btw are you as obsessed w/ skinny cow as I am? This dip definitely “works” – not sure how I feel about eating beans for dessert but whatevs, they’re like my secret weapon!
Healthy cookie dough??! Um, yes please!! Have to try!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Fresh Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze
I think you’d LOVE this dip, Jessica!
As someone who is terrified of beans, I’m a little appalled that you snuck them into dessert.
I guess I’ll forgive you. This time.
Karly recently posted..Vanilla Glazed Vanilla Donuts
Karly, I know.. I was afraid to admit the secret ingredient. But you gotta trust me on this one! They’re invisible.
I think I’ll have to make this to test it out to see if you really can’t taste the chickpeas
. Sounds amazing & I can’t stop thinking about all the different combos!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik recently posted..Throwback Thursday
Only one way to find out, you need to make it Sarah!
So fun Sally. I love snickerdoodles!
Cassie recently posted..Cinnamon Roll Granola
Thanks Cassie! I know you’re just like me and prefer sweets with sprinkles, cinnamon, butterscotch, etc over chocolate so this recipe is definitely for you!
oh yum, this sounds fantastic! and i love the idea of the great blogger switch-up — too fun!
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..creamy fettuccine with corn + arugula
Thanks Amy! The blog switch up sure was fun, kind of like your SRC!
I just saw something similar on another site and I’m convinced – I’ve got to try this! Looks amazing
Thanks so much Megan! You gotta try the whole dessert hummus thing!
This looks divine Sally. You are blogging health food now? ; )
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian recently posted..TSRI’s Barbecue Bacon Cheddar Smokehouse Burger and Grilling Giveaway!!!
Thanks Donna! I have a lot of healthy recipes on my site actually!
Fun idea to switch things up and do some recipe swaps…and this dessert hummus. I made some PB-based hummus last week (didn’t blog about it) but so good. And your pics are gorgeous. New lens = paying off!
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Ahhh thanks Averie! I am in looove with my nifty fifty! Gotta save up to buy a camera body and lens like yours….. someday in the very distant future lol.
yum!!! i’d go crazy dipping every thing i could find to dip into this luscious looking cookie dough dip!
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Sprinkle Cookies
This dip looks incredibly creamy and rich, yet it’s healthy?! You are my hero.
Meghan @ After the Ivy League recently posted..Urban Race Boston 2012
what a fun idea for the blog swap! i loooooooove dessert hummus, so this sounds great!
sarah k @ the pajama chef recently posted..Menu Plan
What an interesting recipe! Dessert hummus, who would have thought?
Jen @ Savory Simple recently posted..Giveaway: Win a Calphalon Waffle Maker!
I was skeptical of the beans at first, Jen, but it is absolutely delicious!
I have been wanting to make something similar for a while! This looks yum!
OliePants recently posted..Local. Sustainable. Organic. A Garden-Inspired Menu
Yes.Please. I’ve heard of using chick peas in baked goods, but I never would have thought to use them in a dip–great idea!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Red White & Blue Cookies
I can’t believe there’s beans in this Sally and you can’t taste them! I’m going to get my spoon for a double batch! Delish.
Reeni recently posted..Tex-Mex Pinto Bean Burgers
This looks really delicious and I hope there are a lot of people who can make this because I will try this too.. The dip looks awesome!
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This looks like it could be seriously addicting! Love your blog.
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! recently posted..Snickerdoodles with Biscoff "Frosting"
Thanks Christina! It was addicting. I almost polished off the whole recipe by myself…
oh whee…! i can devour these treats in less than 10 minutes, but my hips will punish me forever! heehee…
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looks too good to be “skinny” gotta try it
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I love hiding goodies in my desserts (so I can indulge in them too).
My brother & sister-in-law just had a baby and he (my brother-in-law) loves Snickerdoodles so I have made them in various forms for him. They decided that I will be “Aunt Snickerdoodle” (while my Fiance the Pizza King is “Uncle Pizza”). We will be making them pizza this week and this dip is now packed as a healthy dessert for all to enjoy – YUM.
Thanks again for yet another great recipe Sally!
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Uncle Pizza and Aunt Snickerdoodle! I love it!! That is too cute. Glad you enjoy this recipe Rachel… I mean Aunt Snickerdoodle!
I should drain the chickpeas first, right?
Yes, drain them first.
Thanks! The dip is awesome!! Know one would ever know it has chickpeas in it
For adding all the ingredients together, can you use a blender instead of a food processor?
yes ma’am! a blender will work just fine. Thanks Bridget!
Thank you! Can’t wait to make this for a friend’s holiday party!
Your very first ingredients lists 1/4 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup peanut butter on the same line. Does this mean to use either the milk OR the peanut butter…or is the peanut butter a separate additional ingredient.
Cannot wait to try this!
So sorry about that Margie! That must have happened a few weeks ago with my website server upgrade – some of my posts got all wonky on me! But you need peanut butter AND milk in this recipe. I adjusted the recipe as such. Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention!
If I make this early or have leftovers could I refrigerate it or what would you recommend?
You certainly can refrigerate it! Make sure it is covered – it will be good up to 5 days.
Awesome! Should I serve it more at room temperature you think?
yep! serve at room temperature.
Thanks Naomi!
I just found your blog and… AMAZING. I do have a confession, I am anti-peanut butter/peanuts. I know I know, friends say I am non-American and question my jelly only sandwiches as a child. They say it explains a lot. So, my question is, am I able to substitute almond butter when you have PB, especially in this. I saw someone else asked about no-peanut butter in the triple chocolate granola… will it work with this too?
Hi Denise! You may certainly substitute almond butter for any recipe you see here using peanut butter. Cashew butter, walnut butter, and cookie butter will also work to replace peanut butter as an ingredient! Thank you so much for saying my blog is amazing and I’m glad you found my recipes and I.
I just made this for lunch I put it on toast and put some apple slices on it and I’m warming it up in the oven
I think the dip tastes better warm
It makes it taste more like a cookie
Hi Sally, I just wanted to let you know that I made this for my family the other week and it was a huge success! Personally I liked it best spread on toasted bagels, but it’s delicious on its own too. This is such an inventive recipe and it totally delights me!
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Hi Sal! I’m glad you loved this dip! I’ve had it spread on a toasted cinnamon raisin before and I love it. I need to make it again! Thanks for reporting back!
I love your bloggg!! I have baked so many things from here it’s unbelievable, but the dessert you make are soooo gooood and you add character to your bloggg!! It’s honestly so much fun reading itt!! This recipe is my all time favorite!! I bake it so muchh!!!
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Thank you so much! Glad you love this dip as much as I do!
make it not bake it! hahaha
dailyroundabouts recently posted..Peanut butter and chocolate heaven cupcakes.
Just made this and I absolutely loooovveee it!!!pretzels and animal crackers were awsem with it!!:)
Eating it with pretzels is my favorite way! Must try it with animal crackers next. Thanks Etta!
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