A chocolate chip cookie dough you don't have to worry about eating? Chickpeas are the secret ingredient in these mouthwatering egg-free cannabis chocolate chip cookie dough bites that you can easily make with pantry staples in just a few minutes.
Features
- A simple recipe for making cookie dough bites
- Multiple different cannabis infusion options to choose from
- Many ways to customize this recipe and make it your own
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Do you have fond memories as a child (or adult) of eating cookie dough right out of the bowl?
This egg-free cookie dough recipe will give you nostalgic feelings without the chance of getting sick.
Plus, they fit perfectly with my other healthy cannabis recipes that my Well With Cannabis Community always asks for.
This post will find everything you need to make these sweet, delicious, and super easy-to-make cannabis chocolate chip cookie dough bites, along with printable instructions at the end.
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Ingredient Notes
- Can of chickpeas
- Peanut butter - smooth or chunky, your choice!
- Maple syrup
- Cannabis oil
- Powdered peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Chocolate Chips or cannabis-infused chocolate
Note: a complete list of ingredients with amounts and printable instructions is located in the recipe card below.
Alternate Infusion Options
As with all things cannabis, there are many ways to infuse something.
Below I will go through all of the various cannabis oils, infusions, and extractions you can use to make energy bites just right for you and your preferences.
It is important that you choose an option that is right for you, based on your tolerance.
If you are unsure, it is best to follow the golden rule of "start low and go slow" while you experiment to find what option is right for you.
Various Cannabis Oils
My preferred way to infuse this recipe is by adding 1 tablespoon of infused cannabis oil to the mix.
The infused oil easily blends well with the rest of the ingredients, and it is something most people have on hand already.
Of course, there are so many different oils to choose from you will want to pick the one that is right for you.
Here are just a few ideas of different oils I have available here.
Cannabis Concentrates
One of the easiest ways to make infused foods is with cannabis concentrates.
These are the most convenient, easy-to-use, pre-prepared concentrated products for cannabis infusions.
Because they are concentrated, you only need to add a tiny bit to each recipe to get the experience you are looking for.
Because you only need to add a tiny bit, cannabis concentrates will not disrupt your food's volume, texture, or flavor.
For this reason, cannabis concentrates are the perfect way to infuse these no-bake energy bites.
Distillate Concentrates
While THC-dominant cannabis concentrates must be purchased at a recreational or medical dispensary in a legal state, CBD-dominant cannabis concentrates can be purchased from my shop here.
Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO)
Full-extract cannabis oil, also known as FECO, is a concentrated, whole-plant, full-spectrum cannabis extract.
This means that all of the important plant compounds, from cannabinoids to terpenes and other plant materials, are present in the extract.
FECO is a powerful concentrated cannabis extract that interacts with our endocannabinoid system.
Because of its potency, a few drops may be all you need for a perfectly portioned energy bite.
Simply mix your FECO with the nut or seed butter you are using.
If you are interested in making your own FECO, check out my post detailing how to make full-extract cannabis oil here.
Decarbed Cannabis Flower
Adding just ground, decarbed cannabis flowers are not everyone's favorite way to infuse, but it works.
Before incorporating straight cannabis as an ingredient in any recipe, it’s important to understand the process of decarboxylation or decarbing.
This process must occur before creating the recipe for you to experience the benefits of activated THC or CBD.
Raw cannabis flower buds contain nutrients and other amazing compounds in their fresh state, like CBDA, THCA, and terpenes.
However, raw cannabis plants do not naturally contain large amounts of active THC or CBD, the two most popular cannabinoids.
To experience the benefits of activated THC or CBD, cannabis must first undergo decarboxylation.
Without decarboxylation, you will not experience the full range of activated cannabinoids such as THC or CBD.
You will use an oven to provide the heat needed to decarb the cannabis in your kitchen.
If you've never gone through the process before, have no fear, decarbing is simple.
Bake the dried cannabis in the oven at 240° F for 40 minutes for a THC-dominant flower and 240° F for 90 minutes for a CBD-dominant flower.
If you have never decarbed before, you can get started with my beginner's guide to cannabis decarboxylation here.
After this process, you can add this decarbed flower to any recipe, such as my favorite cannabis ranch or cannabis taco seasoning.
Because each person has a different endocannabinoid system and responds to cannabis differently, it is important to add an appropriate amount for your tolerance.
This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ground, decarbed cannabis flower, but you can adjust this as needed to suit your needs.
Decarbed Kief
Kief is a fine, powdery substance that accumulates at the bottom of a grinder or other cannabis container.
Kief typically contains the highest concentration of resinous glands, or trichomes, that contain the cannabinoids like CBD, THC, CBG, etc.
This means that kief can be much more potent than flower or trim.
Because of this, you may be able to use less of it in this recipe, or more, depending on the effect you’re looking for.
Remember that you still need to decarb the kief just as you would traditional flower to enjoy the benefits of CBD, THC, CBG, etc.
If you've never worked with kief before, you can get my full guide to decarbing and making edibles with kief here.
Cooking with Chickpeas
Have you ever met anyone who doesn't love chocolate chip cookie dough?
Maybe they love it even more than chocolate chip cookies themselves?
We all love this delicious treat, but as our mothers warned us time and time again, "don't eat the cookie dough, it will make you sick!!"
I love cookie dough as much as the next girl, but the potential risk of eating raw eggs led me to search for a better alternative.
The secret ingredient in these delicious cannabis chocolate chip cookie dough bites?
Chickpeas.
I know, you may be thinking EWWW, that doesn't sound right, but trust me on this one!
Don't worry; you can't taste them at all, but they create the perfect consistency for this treat.
They help make the perfect texture for this dish and contribute many nutritional benefits, which take this treat from occasional indulgence to a completely acceptable weekly snack.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are traditionally eaten whole or blended into everyone's favorite dip, hummus.
Still, they are a versatile ingredient that is making its way into the desert scene.
Each 1-cup serving can provide 15 grams of plant-based protein and 12.5 grams of dietary fiber.
Together, protein and fiber can keep you feeling fuller and longer!
How to Determine The Dosing
Want to get a more accurate guesstimate of the potency of your cannabis infusions and extractions? Try our popular edibles calculator!
Not sure what your perfect dose is? Learn more here.
Want To Make This Easier? Use A Machine!
If the process of decarbing and infusing feels like too much work, an all-in-one countertop device may be a perfect all-in-one solution.
My personal favorites? The LEVO and Ardent FX, but you can review the most popular infusion machines here.
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Cannabis Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites:
- 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth or chunky
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cannabis oil
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips vegan, if needed
For The Chocolate Drizzle:
- ¼ cup chocolate chips vegan, if needed
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional
Instructions
For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites:
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set it aside.
- Place the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse on high for 30 seconds, or until roughly broken down.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, cannabis oil, powdered peanut butter, vanilla, and salt to the food processor.
- Blend on high until a smooth consistency is achieved, about 1 minute.
- Remove the blade and gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator for 5-minutes to chill.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll into 1" balls. Place them on the reserved baking sheet.
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe container.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is melted smooth.
- Drizzle over the cookie dough bites. Top with sea salt if desired. Let the chocolate dry before enjoying.
Notes
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- Decarbed Cannabis Flower: Add 1 teaspoon of ground, decarbed cannabis flower during step one
- Decarbed Cannabis Kief: Add 1 gram of ground, decarbed cannabis kief during step one
- Cannabis Concentrates or FECO: Add your desired amount of cannabis concentrates to the nut or seed butter. You may need to gently warm them together to get them to incorporate.
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