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Chocolate Chip Chickpea Bites

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High in protein and high in flavor, these chocolate chip chickpea bites are a snack the whole family will love.
Course Snacks, Sweets
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nightshade Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian, Wheat Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 40 servings
Calories 300

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2/3 cup nut butter Peanut, almond, soy, sunflower seed butter… all work!
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cups rolled oats ground into flour
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips Dairy free or regular

Instructions:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
  • Place chickpeas, nut butter, and honey into a blender and pulse until smooth.
  • Add in oat flour, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract and blend until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop up 1 tbs of mixture and roll into a ball. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and repeat the process until the mixture is gone. (If mixture is a bit sticky, place a drop or two or water on your hands and get them damp. Too wet, and the mixture will turn to slime.)
  • Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before transferring to a lidded container for storage. Will keep in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

Notes:

  1. I've used peanut, almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butter for these and all turn out beautifully.
  2. I like to spray my measuring cups with cooking spray when measuring out nut butter and honey because it makes it easier to get out.
  3. The allergy friendly status of this recipe is dependent on the ingredients you choose, so use whatever works best for your needs.
  4. To make these vegan, make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips and swap the honey for maple syrup.