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Close-up of easy healthy chocolate truffles made with chickpeas and dark cocoa on a wooden board.

easy chickpea chocolate truffles


  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 truffles 1x

Description

These no-bake vegan truffles combine creamy chickpeas with rich cocoa and natural sweeteners for a guilt-free dessert that’s simple to make and endlessly customizable.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • unsweetened cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for coating

  • Instructions

    1. Line a tray with parchment paper and gather a food processor, mixing bowl, and scoop.

    2. In a food processor combine chickpeas, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; blend until smooth.

    3. If mixture is too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons plant-based milk and blend until creamy.

    4. Use a spoon or small scoop to portion mixture and roll into balls between your palms.

    5. Roll each ball in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts to coat.

    6. Place truffles on the prepared tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

    7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: no bake
    • Cuisine: vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 truffle
    • Calories: 80
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 20
    • Fat: 5
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 3
    • Cholesterol: 0

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