Chocolate Chickpea Truffles
These quick, easy, 4-ingredient chocolate chickpea truffles are a rich and fudgy yet wholesome, fiber & protein-packed snack! Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan.
Servings 10 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180 g) canned chickpeas (drained weight)
- ¾ cup (130 g) soft pitted dates
- ⅓ cup (85 g) peanut butter (or almond butter) + more for the chocolate
- 1 (3.5 oz bar) (100 g) dark chocolate
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then process them with the pitted dates and peanut butter until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Line a plate or tray with parchment paper, roll the truffle mixture (by hand or small cookie scoop) into 8-10 chickpea truffles, and transfer to the prepared dish.If the mixture is too wet, add a little protein powder, almond flour, or oat flour. If it’s only a little soft, try chilling the dough for 20-30 minutes before rolling it.
- Freeze for about 20 minutes, or until it’s firmed up a little. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with ½ tbsp peanut butter in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt, then chill to set. Enjoy!
Notes
- To adjust sweetness: Optionally add more dates or a little liquid sweetener, like maple syrup.
- Flavor boosters: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract, espresso powder, spices (like cinnamon, chai, or pumpkin spice), or orange zest.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chickpea Truffles
Serving Size
1 truffle
Amount per Serving
Calories
97
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
83
mg
3
%
Potassium
145
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.