Begin by draining and rinsing one can of chickpeas or white beans thoroughly under cold water to remove any residual flavor. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a rich taste in your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles.

In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas with your choice of protein powder or oat flour, coconut oil or nut butter, sugar or a suitable sweetener, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

Once your mixture is silky, add in the chocolate chips. Using a sturdy spoon or spatula, gently fold in the chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Using a mini cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls, placing them on a lined plate or baking sheet.

Pop the formed truffles into the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 30 minutes.

If desired, melt some chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate and let them set.