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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles Balls

Decadent Chocolate Chickpea Truffles Balls You’ll Crave

These Chocolate Chickpea Truffles Balls are a delicious, healthy treat packed with protein and fiber, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without guilt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Dates soaked in hot water
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or sunflower seed butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Agave Syrup or maple syrup
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts crushed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, softened dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and chill for about 20 minutes.
  4. Roll the chilled mixture into balls, about the size of a tablespoon, aiming for 16-18 truffles.
  5. Chop dry-roasted peanuts in a food processor until crumb-like and coat each truffle.
  6. Place the coated truffles on a plate and store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for longer shelf life. Enjoy chilled for the best texture.

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