Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Truffles (Print View)

Cocoa truffles featuring chickpeas, dates, and crunchy peanut coating for a wholesome bite-sized treat.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 150 g cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
02 - 120 g pitted dates
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup

→ For coating

07 - 60 g dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

# Directions:

01 - Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover with hot water. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes to soften.
02 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, soaked dates (well drained), cocoa powder, peanut butter, salt, and agave syrup. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and cohesive.
03 - Transfer the blended mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow it to firm up.
04 - Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 16–18 small balls using your hands.
05 - Place the dry-roasted peanuts in a clean food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
06 - Roll each truffle in the chopped peanuts, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
07 - Arrange the coated truffles on a plate or tray, refrigerate until firm, and serve chilled.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure dates are adequately softened for smooth blending. Wetting your hands prevents sticking when shaping the truffles.