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Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Fudgy no-bake vegan truffles made from chickpeas, dates, nut butter and dark chocolate.

Fudgy no-bake vegan truffles made from chickpeas, dates, nut butter and dark chocolate.

10 min
Prep time
0 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
10 chocolate chickpea truffles
Yield

Ingredients

4 ingredients
  • 1 cup (180 g) canned chickpeas (drained weight)
  • ¾ cup (130 g) soft pitted dates
  • ⅓ cup (85 g) peanut butter or almond butter plus more for the chocolate
  • 1 (3.5 oz / 100 g) dark chocolate bar

Method

6 steps
  1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
  2. Blend chickpeas, dates, and peanut or almond butter until smooth.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate bar.
  4. Form the chickpea mixture into balls.
  5. Dip the balls into melted chocolate and coat evenly.
  6. Place the coated truffles on a tray and refrigerate until firm.

Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
  • Use soft dates so the mixture blends smoothly.
  • Add a little extra nut butter only if needed for blending or thinning the chocolate.
  • Chill until the coating is firm.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan or microwave
  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper

Storage

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Recipe inspiration

Inspired by Ela Vegan

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