Cookie Dough Hummus

This healthy dip tastes like cookie dough but is made with beans! Nobody will believe you if you let them in on the secret. Use this as a dip with apples or graham crackers for a healthy snack.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 16-oz can drained and rinsed very well)

1/8 teaspoon salt

just over 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 cup nut butter of choice or an allergy friendly substitute such as soy or sesame butter

up to 1/4 cup milk of your choice, if needed

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup chocolate chips

2 to 3 Tablespoons oats, flaxmeal or almond flour as needed to thicken

Procedure

1. Add all ingredients (except for chocolate chips) to a good food processor or blender and process until very smooth. Use milk to thin batter if needed.

2. Stir the chocolate chips into the dough. Other sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey or agave can be used. Makes about three cups.