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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Irresistible Chocolate Chickpea Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delight in guilt-free Chocolate Chickpea Truffles that are vegan, nutritious, and super easy to make!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Dates Soaked in hot water
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Agave Syrup Can substitute with maple syrup
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • Airtight Container
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes to soften them.
  2. In a food processor, combine rinsed chickpeas, soaked dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. Shape small portions of the mixture into uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Chop the dry-roasted peanuts into small pieces and prepare a plate for coating.
  6. Roll each truffle in the chopped peanuts until fully coated.
  7. Store the coated truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy immediately or after chilling for an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.

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