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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Decadent Chocolate Chickpea Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge guilt-free with these Chocolate Chickpea Truffles, a healthy snack packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas Canned, rinsed, and drained
  • 1 cup Dates Soaked in hot water
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Agave Syrup Can swap with maple syrup
Coating
  • 1/2 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Can use crushed coconut or cocoa powder as alternatives

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes to soften.
  2. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, soaked dates (drained), cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup until smooth.
  3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. Shape the truffle mixture into balls about the size of golf balls, aiming for 16 to 18 truffles.
  5. Finely chop the dry-roasted unsalted peanuts to create a coating.
  6. Roll each truffle in the chopped peanuts until well-coated, then place on a parchment-lined plate.
  7. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles are vegan, gluten-free, and can be personalized with different coatings. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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