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Chickpea Chocolate Truffles

These delicious Chickpea Chocolate Truffles blend healthiness with indulgence, making for a creamy and rich dessert that's also guilt-free and nutritious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup almond butter use a natural one with minimal additives for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons molasses adds rich depth—use unsulfured for best results
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger fresh ginger can be substituted for a zesty twist
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped for natural sweetness
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour helps absorb moisture but feel free to use almond flour if possible
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor
  • Coconut oil for melting the chocolate smoothly
  • Crushed gingersnap biscuits optional, for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, add the rinsed chickpeas, almond butter, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and dates. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary—about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the coconut flour into your creamy mixture until everything comes together into a dough-like consistency.
  3. With clean hands, take small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place these on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Freeze the rolled truffles for about 15-20 minutes to help them firm up.
Coating
  1. While the truffles are chilling, melt your chocolate chips and a tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  2. Once chilled, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with crushed gingersnap biscuits.
  3. Let the coated truffles sit on a baking sheet again or place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set, usually about 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Enjoy the truffles once they have hardened!

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for 2-3 months. Make sure to separate layers with parchment paper.