Vegan Chickpea Cookie Bites (Printable Version)

Wholesome vegan chickpea bites loaded with dark chocolate chips, perfect for a quick, no-bake treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Legumes

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Nut and Seed Butter

02 - 1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Flour

06 - 1/3 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free

→ Chocolate

07 - 1/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Add oat flour to the mixture and process until fully combined and dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and fold in dark chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls between your palms.
05 - Place bites on a parchment-lined tray. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for firmer texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required - ready in just 15 minutes
  • Packed with plant-based protein from chickpeas
  • Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup
  • Satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients
  • Perfect make-ahead snack for busy weeks
  • Vegan and gluten-free friendly
02 -
  • For the smoothest texture, make sure to process the chickpea mixture thoroughly until no chunks remain
  • If you don't have oat flour, make your own by blending rolled oats in a food processor until finely ground
  • Chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling if it feels too sticky
  • For extra flavor, toast your oat flour in a dry pan before adding to the mixture
  • These bites freeze beautifully for up to 2 months - perfect for batch preparation
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