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Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles You’ll Crave

Enjoy these Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles made with chickpeas, dates, and cocoa for a guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Dates Soaked in hot water
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup Maple syrup can be an alternative
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Bowl
  • airtight container
  • plastic wrap
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, softened 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 20 minutes.
  4. After chilling, roll the mixture into 16-18 equal-sized balls.
  5. Coat each truffle in the finely chopped peanuts until fully covered.
  6. Store the coated truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

These truffles can last up to one week in the fridge or be frozen for up to 3 months. Experiment with different coatings for variety.