Chickpeas contain 39% more protein per gram than almonds, making these balls secretly more filling than nut-based versions.
Chickpea Protein Balls
Get ready to fuel your day with these irresistible chickpea protein balls! Bursting with wholesome plant-based protein and fiber, these tasty bites are crafted with creamy chickpeas, nutty almond butter, and a hint of sweet maple syrup. Perfect for a quick snack or an energy-boosting pick-me-up, these delightful morsels are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
20
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 20🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 tbsp water (add more if needed) (30 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (45 ml)maple syrup can be used as an alternative.
- 1 tsp vanilla (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
📦Other(7)
- ½ cup desiccated coconut (120 ml)
- 2 tbsp dried dates (30 ml)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (60 ml)
- ⅓ cup raisins or sultanas (79.9 ml)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (60 ml)
- ½ cup walnuts (120 ml)For a nut-free version, swap walnuts for an extra ½ cup sunflower + pumpkin seeds.
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend dry ingredients until coarse.
- 2
Blend wet ingredients until smooth.
- 3
Combine, adding a splash of water if needed.
- 4
Roll into walnut-sized balls and coat in extra coconut.
- 5
Store in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling because cold fats solidify and prevent sticky hands while creating firmer, rounder balls.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Add liquid incrementally at 1 teaspoon intervals until mixture just holds together when squeezed - too much creates mushy balls that won't hold their shape.technique1 teaspoon intervals
- ✓Use a small cookie scoop or scale to portion 1-ounce portions for uniform balls that roll easier and look professional.equipment1-ounce portions
- ✓Roll coating ingredients in a shallow bowl rather than sprinkling because the rolling motion creates 360-degree coverage with less waste.technique
- ✓Freeze balls on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes before storing to prevent them from sticking together and losing shape.timing30 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
20
people
Level
beginner
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Chickpeas contain 39% more protein per gram than almonds, making these balls secretly more filling than nut-based versions.
Chickpea Protein Balls
Get ready to fuel your day with these irresistible chickpea protein balls! Bursting with wholesome plant-based protein and fiber, these tasty bites are crafted with creamy chickpeas, nutty almond butter, and a hint of sweet maple syrup. Perfect for a quick snack or an energy-boosting pick-me-up, these delightful morsels are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 20🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 tbsp water (add more if needed) (30 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (45 ml)maple syrup can be used as an alternative.
- 1 tsp vanilla (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (5 ml)
📦Other(7)
- ½ cup desiccated coconut (120 ml)
- 2 tbsp dried dates (30 ml)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (60 ml)
- ⅓ cup raisins or sultanas (79.9 ml)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (60 ml)
- ½ cup walnuts (120 ml)For a nut-free version, swap walnuts for an extra ½ cup sunflower + pumpkin seeds.
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend dry ingredients until coarse.
- 2
Blend wet ingredients until smooth.
- 3
Combine, adding a splash of water if needed.
- 4
Roll into walnut-sized balls and coat in extra coconut.
- 5
Store in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before rolling because cold fats solidify and prevent sticky hands while creating firmer, rounder balls.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Add liquid incrementally at 1 teaspoon intervals until mixture just holds together when squeezed - too much creates mushy balls that won't hold their shape.technique1 teaspoon intervals
- ✓Use a small cookie scoop or scale to portion 1-ounce portions for uniform balls that roll easier and look professional.equipment1-ounce portions
- ✓Roll coating ingredients in a shallow bowl rather than sprinkling because the rolling motion creates 360-degree coverage with less waste.technique
- ✓Freeze balls on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes before storing to prevent them from sticking together and losing shape.timing30 minutes