These chickpea chocolate clusters have been a hit in our home, the combination of roasted chickpeas, chocolate and sea salt make it a perfect sweet and crunchy treat. If you are looking for some healthy protein snack or dessert option, give this recipe a try. Chickpeas or garbanzo beans are a great source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Enjoy!
Chickpea Chocolate Clusters
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pour 1 cup of dried chickpeas into a bowl and fill the bowl with water. Water level should be 2-3 inches above the chickpeas.
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Cover with a towel and let it soak overnight for 16 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Drain the water out of the chickpea bowl and pour the chickpeas over a towel and dry.
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Then place the chickpeas onto a baking sheet and cover with melted coconut oil; mix thoroughly.
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Place chickpea baking sheet into the preheated oven and set a timer for 45 minutes. Every 15 minutes mix and move the chickpeas around for even baking.
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Take the baking sheet out of the oven and set to cool for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile melt the chocolate.
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Pour the baked chickpeas into a bowl and cover in the melted chocolate.
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Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper and place spoon size clusters onto the sheet.
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Sprinkle with sea salt and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to overnight.
