Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dessert Hummus

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

This could be your kid´s next favorite snack or dessert! It tastes similar to cookie dough but its completely different and actually healthy. Its made with a few simple ingredients and provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and other healthful nutrients. Its gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and naturally sweetened. Serve it with apples, strawberries, or bananas to get more fruit in your diet. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For almond milk

• 1 cup (150g) almonds
• 1 quart (946ml) water
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

For peanut butter

• 2 cups (275g) peanuts (untoasted, unsalted)
• pinch salt (optional)

For dessert hummus

• 1 cup chickpeas, canned or cooked
• 1/2 cup peanut butter made with the NutraMilk
• ¼ cup or more almond milk or other plant-based milk made with the NutraMilk
• 1 banana (optional)
• 1 tbsp. coconut sugar or other sweetener of choice (optional)
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• A pinch of sea salt
• 1/3 cup vegan sugar-free chocolate chips

Optional toppings

• ½ -1 banana
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• Small handful chocolate chips to top

INSTRUCTIONS

For almond Milk

• Start by making fresh almond milk with the NutraMilk:
• Place almonds in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 7 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Add water and replace lid.
• Press Mix (do not change the default Mix time).
• Press Start.
• Press Dispense, open spigot, and fill your container with almond milk.
• Set aside ¼ cup or a bit more for the recipe and store the rest for later use.
• Making the peanut butter
  • Place peanuts in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 2-3 minutes.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid.
  • Leave ½ cup of peanut butter in the NutraMilk and store the rest for later use.
• Place all ingredients in the NutraMilk along with peanut butter and press ¨Mix¨ until all ingredients are well-combined, creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust with more sweetener or any other ingredients you desire.
• *you can add a ripe banana for natural sweetness and plus because banana and peanut butter pair so well. You can skip the sweetener if you are looking for a low sugar treat or use both.
• Take out and stir in the chocolate chips.
• Optional topping: Fried bananas are delicious with this dessert dip. You simply heat coconut oil in a small skillet and cook sliced bananas until golden (just a few minutes). Flip banana slices and cook till golden on this side as well. Enjoy!