By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 16
94 cal · 45 min
Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Recipe GLPR01f1d0f59c23db
These delightful no-bake bites combine creamy chickpeas with wholesome oats, flax seeds, and chocolate chips for a nutrient-dense treat. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, they're perfect for satisfying a sweet craving while keeping ingredients simple and wholesome. Each bite is soft, chewy, and ready to enjoy straight from the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
1/2 cup whole rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Add the drained and patted-dry chickpeas to a food processor and pulse for about 1 minute until they are finely chopped and break down into small pieces.
Add the whole rolled oats and flax seeds to the processor and pulse several times to combine with the chickpeas until the mixture is evenly blended.
Pour in the honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Process for another minute until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture becomes a smooth, cohesive batter.
Transfer the batter to a bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout.
Using about 1 tablespoon of batter at a time, roll into balls between your palms. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Comments
All ingredients are readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI with no special stops required; oats and canned chickpeas are staples, and chocolate chips and walnuts are mainstream. The 45-minute stated time is honest—mixing, pulsing, and chilling takes about that span, though no-bake versions could be ready in 20 minutes if chilling is skipped. Cost per serving lands around $0.60–$0.75, driven mainly by walnuts and quality chocolate chips, which is reasonable for a protein-forward bite. The dough is fussy in the way all no-bake confections are: you need a food processor to combine chickpeas smoothly, and the texture depends on getting the pulse rhythm right, so this is better for a patient afternoon than a harried weeknight, but it rewards attention with excellent leftovers that keep refrigerated for a week.
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