Description
Chickpea Truffles are rich, smooth, and incredibly creamy vegan treats made from dark chocolate and blended chickpeas, delivering an unbelievably fudgy texture. These gluten-free and vegan truffles make a perfect indulgent after-dinner bite, packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 (13.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup nut or seed butter (almond or cashew butter recommended)
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips, melted
For Coating
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- Cacao nibs
- Goji berries
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
- Nuts/seeds
- Freeze dried fruits
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas and Melt Chocolate: Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas thoroughly. Melt one cup of vegan dark chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the drained chickpeas, nut or seed butter, and melted chocolate to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Scoop and Freeze: Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the scooped batter for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Form Truffle Balls: Remove from the freezer and roll each scoop into smooth balls. Place the balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for an additional 10 minutes to set.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: Meanwhile, melt the additional one cup of vegan dark chocolate chips with one tablespoon of coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
- Coat the Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer one by one and dip them thoroughly into the melted chocolate coating. Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Toppings and Final Freeze: Optionally, sprinkle desired toppings such as cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or nuts onto the coated truffles. Freeze the truffles again until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Storage and Serving: Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator for 7-10 days or in the freezer for 30-60 days. Enjoy chilled as a rich, chocolatey treat.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are completely drained and rinsed to avoid unwanted flavors and improve texture.
- Use a food processor for the best blending results; a high-speed blender is an acceptable alternative.
- Employ a cookie scoop to create uniformly sized truffles for even coating and freezing.
- Melt the chocolate chips with a small amount of coconut oil to achieve a shiny and smooth coating.
- When melting chocolate in the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
