Mornings are more exciting when you have overnight oats waiting for you in the fridge. This cookie dough version had me flying out of bed when my alarm went off. Overnight oats are like a magical, delicious, surprise the next day. Here’s a cookie dough version- made with chickpeas! You probably never would’ve guessed, but chickpeas have a great cookie dough-like texture. Healthy cookie dough first thing in the morning? I think that’s the start of a great day.
Ingredients
0.3 cup, dry, yields Quick Oatmeal (1 or 3 Minutes)
1/4 cup Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk
1/2 cup Progresso Chick Peas
1/2 tbsp Chia Seed
1 packet Stevia Sweetener or truvia or sweetener of choice
1 rounded scoop Vanilla protein powder
Directions
1. In a food processor or blender, blend together the chickpeas, protein powder, stevia, and 1/4 cup almond milk. Blend until smooth!
2. Combine the oats and chia seeds in a small bowl or Tupperware. Add the chickpea mixture and the remaining 2 tablespoons of almond milk. Stir until combined.
3. Allow mixture to sit overnight. Top with your favorite toppings in the morning!
