Cookie Dough Caramel Bites

Chickpea Cookie Dough:

1. Blend 1 cup of oats into flour.
2. Add in 1 can of rinsed, no salt added chickpeas.
3. Add in 1/2 cup maple syrup, 3 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
4. Blend everything together until you get a cookie dough texture.
5. Roll the dough into balls and place them into the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up.

Date Caramel:

1. Blend 10-15 soft dates, 1/2 cup water, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembly:

1. Take the cookie dough balls out of the freezer and make holes in the center with a straw.
2. Put the date caramel in a bag and cut off the end.
3. Squeeze the date caramel into the holes and re-roll the balls, closing the holes.
4. Place them back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

Chocolate Coating:

1. Add 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (or chopped up dark chocolate) and 1 tsp coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring in between.
3. Dip the chilled balls into the melted chocolate, fully coating them.
4. Place them back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate is hard.

ENJOY!