pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough

I got this recipe idea from ChocolateCoveredKatie. I liked how it turned out, and it's almost totally raw as well. Maybe I'm just not having a pumpkin day but next time I think I won't use pumpkin. I just want that pure chocolate chip cookie dough taste. I probably had too much pumpkin in October.

The main reason I made this today was for the protein. This actually has A LOT of it. I used navy beans (all beans and legumes are full of protein and fibre); oats and pumpkin also have a fair bit. And I put in a few peanuts too.

I think if I make this again, I'll add some protein powder as well.
So it served as a pretty good post-workout snack, awhile after my green smoothie of course =)
It is very filling.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: makes a lot! about 6-8 servings

 

1 can (2 cups) pureed pumpkin

1 can (2 cups) navy beans/chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3/4 cup oats

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup dates

1/4 cup raisins

3 T honey

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup water, if/as needed

2 T cacoa/cocoa 

Peanuts and protein powder if desired

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 oats

1/2 cup raisins

Process all ingredients from first list until smooth. Then mix in the chocolate chips, oats and raisins by hand.