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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Decadent Chocolate Chickpea Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge in guilt-free Chocolate Chickpea Truffles, a healthy and satisfying treat packed with protein and natural sweetness from dates.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup crushed dark chocolate

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Steps
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the soaked dates, chickpeas, cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup in a food processor until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  4. Roll the chilled mixture into 16-18 uniform balls, about one inch in diameter.
  5. Finely chop the peanuts, then roll each truffle in the crushed peanuts until evenly coated.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles can last up to a week in the fridge and are great for quick snacking. You can also freeze them for longer storage.

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