Cookie Dough-holics look here (can be made vegan)

Found this recipe via Pinterest...I'll say this: It tastes SIMILAR to cookie dough, but takes on a taste entirely of its own (in a good way). I don't think this is for everyone, but it curbed my craving, and it's MUCH healthier than the ol' flour and eggs version. Plus you can give it to the kiddos without the fear of salmonella. ;]

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/09/27/new-recipe-sugar-free-cookie-dough-dip/

1 1/2 cups chickpeas (1 can, drained) (250g)
heaping 1/8 tsp salt
tiny bit over 1/8 tsp baking soda
1 T plus 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup nut butter (You can get away with using only 3 T. If you use peanut butter, some people say it has a slight “pb cookie dough” taste, so you can sub oil if you don’t want that.)
1 and 1/4 cup pitted dates (I used SunMaid, from a regular grocery store)
1/3 cup chocolate chips (see link below, for sugar-free option)
2 T oats (You can omit)
nondairy milk as needed (depending on the consistency you want. I used a few T.)

In a bowl, cover the dates with 1/2 cup water. Let this sit for at least 8 hours. Then add all ingredients (including the dates’ soaking liquid), except chocolate chips, to a food processor and blend until very smooth.


I accidently only had 1 cup of dates, so I just used a little less of the chickpeas. I skipped the baking soda because I honestly didn't see the point if I'm not going to be baking them (someone please enlighten me if this is a stupid assumption and actually serves a purpose here). This is a good recipe for those looking to watch their sugar (ahem, hello. o.o). :]