Description
Discover the delightful world of chickpea truffles! These bite-sized treats beautifully balance rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making them the perfect snack or appetizer. With a crispy exterior and creamy center, each truffle bursts with flavor, promising to surprise your taste buds. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re a hit at any gathering or for satisfying your cravings anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: 1/4 cup shredded coconut or crushed nuts
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the counter and gathering all ingredients, including a food processor.
- In the food processor, blend together chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder.
- Use clean hands or a cookie scoop to form small balls (about one inch in diameter) from the mixture.
- Roll each truffle in optional toppings like shredded coconut or crushed nuts for added texture.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg