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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Decadent Chocolate Chickpea Truffles for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy these Chocolate Chickpea Truffles, a guilt-free snack that perfectly satisfies chocolate cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Provides a creamy base and structure; substitute with any cooked legume for similar texture.
  • 1 cup Dates Adds natural sweetness; soak in hot water to soften for easier blending.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Imparts a rich chocolate flavor; substitute with carob powder for a different taste.
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Delivers creaminess and protein; can be replaced with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor; use sea salt for a subtler taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup Acts as a sweetener; maple syrup can be used as an alternative.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Provides a crunchy coating; swap for desiccated coconut or crushed dark chocolate for variety.

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, soaked dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to chill.
  4. Roll the chilled mixture into 16-18 uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Chop the dry-roasted peanuts into small pieces and spread them on a plate.
  6. Roll each truffle in the chopped peanuts until fully coated.
  7. Store the coated truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the mixture thoroughly before rolling for easy shaping and uniform size for better presentation.

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