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Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles You’ll Love

Make Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles, a guilt-free treat packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained; can substitute with white beans for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Dates Soaked in hot water for 5 minutes.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Dark cocoa powder can enhance flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use a pinch to avoid over-salting.
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Alternative coatings include cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, or crushed dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Bowl
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes until soft and plump.
  2. Blend the chickpeas, soaked dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup in a food processor until creamy and homogenous.
  3. Chill the blended mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, covered.
  4. Roll the mixture into 16-18 uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Process dry-roasted unsalted peanuts into small pieces and roll each truffle in them until well coated.
  6. Store the coated truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These truffles can last up to a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw frozen truffles at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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