Chickpea Brownie Batter Protein Bites

• Chickpea brownie batter bites taste rich and decadent
• A healthy easy to make no-bake dessert or snack
• These chickpea brownie batter bites are filled with protein and fiber which make them filing
• An ultra-chocolatey healthy recipe that no one would guess is made with chickpeas
• Brownie bites are grain-free, vegan, and gluten-free
• Made with simple wholesome ingredients

• Chickpeas: the secret ingredient to these brownie bites that add fiber and protein
• Chocolate protein: adds protein and chocolate flavor
• Cacao powder: a chocolate superfood to make these bites taste rich and decadent
• Almond butter: full of heart-healthy fats, improves skin health, and helps to keep you satiated
• Maple syrup: Adds sweetness to the recipe so they taste like chocolate truffles
• Vanilla extract: adds a little depth to the flavor
• Salt: a little salt in the recipe plus you can sprinkle sea salt on top if you desire
• Chocolate chips: if you are looking to make this dairy-free, look for chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free 
• Coconut oil: to help melt the chocolate to a smooth consistency

• Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas
• Add chickpeas, chocolate protein, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor
• Process the mixture until it forms a smooth dough and all ingredients are well incorporated
• Scoop the batter with a cookie dough scoop and roll it into balls then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the dough harden for about 30 minutes
• Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil
• Once the brownie balls have hardened dip each ball into the chocolate and place back on the backing sheet sprinkling with sea salt if you like
• Once all brownie bites have been dipped in chocolate place them back in the freezer to let the chocolate harden
• Store in the fridge or the freezer (if you store them in the freeze let them thaw for 5 or so minutes before eating) and enjoy!

• You can use white beans in place of the chickpeas
• Almond butter makes these taste rich and chocolatey, but any nut butter will work, just changes the flavor a little bit
• If you do not have cacao powder you can use cocoa powder in its place
• Swap honey for another liquid sweetener such as honey

• Make sure to drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly
• This recipe works best in a food processor, however, you could also use a high-speed blender (you might have to blend chickpeas on their own before adding other ingredients)
• I always use a cookie dough scoop to make evenly sized-protein bites
• Melt chocolate in the microwave on power level 5 in 30-second increments stirring between each round until smooth

Chickpea brownie batter bites have a smooth truffle-like inside with a hard chocolate shell. They are ultra-chocolatey, rich, and decadent tasting. They are creamy and you cannot taste the chickpeas.

Chickpea brownie batter protein bites are a delicious high-protein snack or dessert that can be stored in the fridge for around 7-10 days or in the freezer for up to two months.

If you store them in the freezer make sure to let thaw at room temperature for around 5 minutes before eating.

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