Chickpea Cake Batter Protein Bites

• Chickpea cake batter bites taste like birthday cake
• A healthy easy to make no-bake dessert or snack
• They are a fun kid-friendly snack or no-bake dessert
• Chickpea cake batter bites are filled with protein and fiber to make them filing
• An ultra-decadent tasting healthy recipe that no one would guess is made with chickpeas
• Cake batter 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
• Vanilla protein: adds protein and vanilla flavor
• Coconut flour: a high-fiber and low-carb flour that helps make the texture perfect
• Cashew butter: full of heart-healthy fats that add a rich creaminess to the bites
• Maple syrup: Adds sweetness to the recipe so they taste like chocolate truffles
• Vanilla extract: adds more vanilla flavor
• Almond extract: adds a little depth to the cake batter flavor
• Salt: a little salt in the recipe plus you can sprinkle sea salt on top if you desire
• White chocolate chips: if you are looking to make this dairy-free, look for white chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free 
• Coconut oil: to help melt the chocolate to a smooth consistency
• Rainbow sprinkles: to add a little fun

• Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas
• Add chickpeas, vanilla protein, coconut flour, cashew butter, honey, almond extract, 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 white chocolate chips with coconut oil
• Once the cake batter bites have hardened dip each ball into the chocolate and place back on the backing sheet then sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles
• Once all the cake batter 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
• Cashew butter is the most neutral flavor nut butter for these cake batter bites, but you could substitute another nut or seed butter but it will alter the flavor
• Swap honey for another liquid sweetener such as agave or maple syrup

• 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 cake batter bites have a smooth truffle-like inside with a hard white chocolate shell. They are sweet, and decadent tasting, and you cannot taste the chickpeas.

Chickpea cake 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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