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Dark Chocolate and Chickpea Indulgent Bites

Sometimes after a meal, you just crave something sweet, and these are perfect! Not only do they satisfy your sweet tooth, but they are also packed in protein and healthy fats from the chickpeas and peanut butter, while dark chocolate adds a rich dose of antioxidants.

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 mins

Level: Beginner

Makes: approx. 32 bites

Allergen info: nuts and milk

Ingredients

  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tbsp milk (of choosing)

  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 80g smooth peanut butter (or almond butter)

  • 100g honey (roughly 75 ml)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

  • 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), roughly chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • Blend the chickpeas and milk in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

  • Mix all the other ingredients, apart from the chocolate, in the food processor. Blend until well combined.

  • Fold the chocolate chunks into the dough using a spatula.

  • Form large rough shapes by scooping tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking tray. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

  • Let the shapes cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

  • Once cooled, cut into bite-sized shapes.

Store these in an airtight container for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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