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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip

    Published: Sep 16, 2014 ยท Updated: Sep 21, 2020 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip

    This healthy cookie dough dip is the perfect afternoon snack, using the natural sweetness of California raisins.

    Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the California Raisins. Sweet. Naturally. as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of the California Raisins used in this post. I was compensated for my time.
    I might make a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you.

    This Oatmeal Raisin cookie dough dip from Living Well Kitchen is the perfect afternoon snack, using the natural sweetness of California raisins. @memeinge

    While most days, I keep raisins around for a wholesome snack, this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip takes the cake cookie for the best after school snack I have ever made.

    After school snacks aren't typically known for their contributions to a nutritious diet.

    Most people start snacking on cookies, pretzels, you name it, right when they walk in the door after a long day of school, work, whatever.

    But that's so unfortunate because snacks are an excellent opportunity to fill your body with nourishing foods that help keep your energy up throughout the day.

    I understand that it can be hard to pass up those cravings for refined carbohydrates and sugar-filled snacks when you are looking for a quick energy boost, but have no fear, I am here to resolve that issue.

    Or better yet, California raisins are here to satisfy those sweet cravings.

    California Raisins

    Raisins? Yes, raisins!

    California Raisins are all-natural, unsweetened, delicious, portable little bundles of nutrition - full of antioxidants, fiber and potassium {both 9% of recommended intake}, and iron {6% of recommended intake per ยผ cup serving}.

    I love how California raisins are an inexpensive, simple, and tasty way to get nutrients into my diet.

    They can be eaten alone or enjoyed in this dip.

    And fun fact: California raisins eaten as an after school snack have also been shown to increase feelings of fullness and may prevent excessive calorie intake in children.

    This Oatmeal Raisin cookie dough dip from Living Well Kitchen is the perfect afternoon snack, using the natural sweetness of California raisins. @memeinge

    I love how they are multi-purpose in the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip, as both the costar {oatmeal + raisin} and a member of the supporting cast of ingredients {they are the sweetener in the recipe}.

    You start by blending the California raisins with some chickpeas, nut or seed butter (I used almond butter in the original recipe pictured but made it again with sunflower seed butter and it was yummy!), and liquid (warm water, vanilla extract, and almond extract).

    Process that mixture until smooth and add in some oats, salt, and cinnamon. Process until it is the desired consistency.

    Then to make it taste even more like oatmeal raisin cookie dough, I stirred in extra raisins and oats.

    I really appreciated that it didn't need extra sugar, but I decided to add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup just to see if it made it taste better.

    It's really not necessary, so I'd leave it out and only add the teaspoon amount if needed.

    Note: the cookie dough dip tastes better after it sits in the fridge for a few hours or so. The raisins' sweetness intensifies a little so I found that adding the maple syrup made it a little too sweet.

    This Oatmeal Raisin cookie dough dip from Living Well Kitchen is the perfect afternoon snack, using the natural sweetness of California raisins. @memeinge

    Friends, I don't have children, but the kid in me sure did look forward to coming home and eating my Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip with a spoon some sliced apples for my filling and satisfying after school work snack.

    Visit the California Raisins website for more information about California raisins.

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip

    This healthy cookie dough dip is the perfect afternoon snack, using the natural sweetness of California raisins.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • ยพ cup California raisins divided
    • 2 tablespoon nut butter almond butter, sunflower seed butter, peanut butter}
    • 2 tablespoon warm water
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • โ…› teaspoon almond extract
    • ยพ cup old fashioned oats or quick cooking, divided
    • ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
    • โ…› teaspoon salt
    • 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup optional

    Instructions

    • Add the chickpeas, ยฝ cup California raisins, nut butter, warm water, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using, to a food processor.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    • Add in ยฝ cup oats, cinnamon, and salt, and process until combined. Taste and add one teaspoon maple syrup* if desired.
    • Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining ยผ cup each California raisins and oats.
    • Best if refrigerated for at least 1 hour before serving. Keeps up to 5 days refrigerated.

    Notes

    *Makes 2 cups
    *One teaspoon maple syrup adds 3 calories, 0.5g carbohydrates to each serving
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Dip
    Serving Size
     
    0.25 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    188
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    44
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    324
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    15
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.4
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    49
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2.4
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    1. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      September 16, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      OM GEE this looks awesome! Pretty pictures!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 17, 2014 at 11:24 pm

        Thanks lady!!

        Reply
    2. Min says

      September 16, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Finally! I've been waiting to see the recipe since Saturday! I've actually never added both vanilla and almond extract in a recipe. And you know I love the addition of sunflower seed butter ;).

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm

        Haha I hope it was worth the wait ๐Ÿ˜‰
        And oh how I am obsessed with adding just a little bit of almond extract to things. It helps bring out the sweetness with being too much. But make sure you don't go overboard or it can overpower everything {eek!}

        Reply
    3. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      September 17, 2014 at 5:56 am

      yeah... this looks sooo good. put this in front of me and I'll dig in! love how you served this with apples.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 17, 2014 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Kristina! It is deeeeeelish ๐Ÿ™‚ I usually cut the apples and end up eating it with a spoon haha

        Reply
    4. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:55 am

      That looks yummy, and healthy, and the perfect snack for anyone who wants to improve their diet! The no-bake element works for me!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 17, 2014 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Liz! Gotta love a no-bake recipe when it's too hot to turn on the oven. Or when you're feeling just a little tiny bit lazy ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    5. Cassie @ Almost Getting It Together says

      September 17, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      This looks so good! I'm pinning to try soon ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 20, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Thanks Cassie! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. gretchen | kumquat says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      i haven't ever made/tried a cookie dough dip, but this one is where i would start. brilliant addition of almond extract.... and i love that raisin image!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 17, 2014 at 11:30 pm

        Oh Gretchen, you absolutely must try it! Rarely does a week pass without me making some version of cookie dough dip.
        Thanks for the photo love. I took this before Blog Brรปlรฉe but have been using your tips/advice for my future photos ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Louise C says

      September 24, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Great snack with honeycrisp apples!!! Thanks Meme!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 27, 2014 at 10:04 pm

        You will love it Louise! It's also delish with a spoon ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    8. Sid says

      August 02, 2019 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      This raisin cookie dough dip is so delicious, love it. Thanks for posting.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        August 06, 2019 at 9:31 pm

        So glad you liked it!! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    9. Nicole says

      September 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Hi! I'd love to be able to pin this recipe on pintrest but it's not letting me and saying that the image can't be saved...am I doing something wrong or can this be changed?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 21, 2020 at 5:21 pm

        Hi Nicole! Thanks for letting me know. I have no idea why it was doing that. But it should be working now if you click the Pinterest share button on the left side of the page or at the button of the post. Thanks again and have a great day! xo

        Reply

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