Indulge in Guilt-Free Chickpea Truffles – Vegan Delight!

Enjoy these Chickpea Truffles, a guilt-free vegan dessert made with chickpeas, almond butter, and dark chocolate.

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Prep Time 25

Chilling Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 truffles

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 130

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Truffles

1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/2 cup Almond Butter or your favorite nut/seed butter
1 cup Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips for the truffle mixture

For Coating

1/2 cup Additional Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips for coating
1 tbsp Coconut Oil optional, helps melt chocolate smoothly

Optional Toppings

1/4 cup Cacao Nibs for crunch
1/4 cup Shredded Coconut for visual appeal
1/4 cup Nuts/Seeds for texture and flavor

Equipment

Microwave
food processor
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse chickpeas under cool water, then pat dry to remove moisture.
Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Blend Base: In a food processor, combine prepared chickpeas, almond butter, and melted chocolate and blend until smooth.
Form Truffles: Scoop out portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
Coat with Chocolate: Melt additional chocolate, dip each truffle until coated, and freeze again for about 20 minutes.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle any desired toppings on the truffles before the chocolate fully hardens.
Serve & Store: Once hardened, enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days or freeze for 30-60 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

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