Cakes & Baking
Chickpea Truffles
Chickpea Truffles
These chocolate truffles are secretly packed with chickpeas — but you’d never know it. Smooth, fudgy, and coated in dark chocolate, they’re a clever little treat that hits the sweet spot when cravings strike, without reaching for ultra-processed snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 can Queen chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
- 2–3 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 100 g dark chocolate, chopped
- Extra sea salt for sprinkling
Preparation
- Add the chickpeas, nut butter, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor. Blitz until completely smooth and thick, forming a fudgy, ganache-like texture. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Scoop out small portions and roll into bite-sized balls. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for 15 minutes until the truffles are firm to the touch.
- Melt the dark chocolate gently (in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave).
- Roll each truffle in the melted dark chocolate until fully coated.mPlace back on the parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Return to the freezer for another 10–15 minutes until set.
- Bite into your rich, chocolatey chickpea truffles and enjoy yum!
Tips
- Store in the fridge or freezer for a firmer, fudgier bite
- Add a splash of vanilla or maple syrup if you like them sweeter
- Roll in cocoa powder instead of chocolate for a quicker version
