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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Delicious Chocolate Chickpea Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy these Chocolate Chickpea Truffles, a healthy snack packed with protein and nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup dates soaked in hot water
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder raw or Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts for coating
For Coating Variations
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder for rolling
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut for rolling
  • 1/4 cup crushed almonds

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes to soften them.
  2. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, softened dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, a pinch of salt, and agave syrup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  4. Scoop out portions and roll them into uniform balls; expect to get about 16-18 truffles.
  5. Pulse the dry-roasted peanuts until finely chopped. Spread them on a plate.
  6. Roll each truffle in the chopped peanuts until fully coated.
  7. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Experiment with different coatings for unique flavors.

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