Chocolate Covered Chickpeas
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4.4
Chocolate Covered Chickpeas
Description
This recipe starts by rinsing and drying canned chickpeas, then roasting them until very crispy to develop crunch without moisture. After roasting, chocolate chips combined with a small amount of oil are melted until smooth. The roasted chickpeas are stirred into the melted chocolate to coat completely.
The coated chickpeas are formed into clusters on a lined pan and chilled until the chocolate solidifies. The final result is a snack combining the rich sweetness of chocolate, a crisp outer crunch, and the firm texture of roasted chickpeas inside. Optional sea salt adds a touch of savory balance.
This snack provides a unique way to enjoy chickpeas, suitable for dessert or an indulgent treat. It requires some advance freezing time for setting but minimal active prep.
Ingredients
For the Chickpeas:
- 1 garbanzo beans 15-oz canned
- 1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 3/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chocolate chips of choice
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 to 3 tsp sea salt for sprinkling, optional, coarse
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drain the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse them well. Pat the chickpeas dry, then spread them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the chickpeas with avocado oil or coconut oil and toss until everything is well-coated. Roast for 50 to 60 minutes, shaking the pan half-way through, until chickpeas are very crispy.
- Place the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 second increments, stirring well between, until chocolate has melted, about 60 to 80 seconds total.
- Add the chickpeas to the bowl with the chocolate and stir well until the chickpeas are completely coated in chocolate.
- Transfer the chocolate-covered chickpeas to a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet and use a spoon to make clusters/piles of chickpeas. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate has set up, at least 2 hours.
- Break the piles of chocolate covered chickpeas apart and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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