Love chickpeas? You'll enjoy these desserts
What's the story
Chickpeas, widely adored for their versatility and health benefits, aren't just for savory dishes. You can innovate and make delightful desserts out of them that not only satiate your sweet tooth but also keep it healthy. These desserts use chickpeas in innovative ways, giving a unique texture and flavor. From cookies to puddings, chickpeas can be the star ingredient in your next dessert adventure. Here are five divine chickpea-based desserts you could try.
Cookie Delight
Chickpea chocolate chip cookies
Chickpea chocolate chip cookies provide a healthier alternative to regular cookies without skimping on flavor. By blending chickpeas with peanut butter and chocolate chips, these cookies become soft and rich. The inherent sweetness of the chickpeas goes along with the chocolate chips just right, making them the perfect treat for those who want to indulge without guilt.
Pudding perfection
Creamy chickpea pudding
Creamy chickpea pudding is a truly innovative dessert that combines cooked chickpeas with coconut milk and sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. The smooth and creamy pudding can be flavored with vanilla or cinnamon for extra depth. Not only is this dessert absolutely delicious, but it's also packed with protein and fiber, making it both filling and nutritious.
Blondie Bliss
Chickpea blondies
Chickpea blondies are a delectable spin on classic blondies, using blended chickpeas as the star ingredient. These blondies are moist and can be made even better with the addition of nuts or dried fruits for flavor. The mild nuttiness of the chickpeas goes well with brown sugar or maple syrup, resulting in a dessert that's equally healthy and sinful.
Frozen treats
Chickpea ice cream
Chickpea ice cream is another surprising but delicious way to enjoy this legume in frozen form. Blend cooked chickpeas with almond milk or coconut milk, and sweeteners such as agave nectar, to get a creamy base that's just perfect for freezing into ice cream. Add flavors like cocoa powder or vanilla extract to customize your treat according to your preferences.
Bite-sized indulgence
Chickpea brownie bites
Chickpea brownie bites offer all the richness of brownies in small snacking portions or to share at gatherings. By mixing pureed chickpeas with cocoa powder and sweeteners like honey or dates, these bites provide intense chocolate flavor while being gluten-free. This is done by using gluten-free oats instead of flour when binding ingredients together before baking them into bite-sized pieces ready to eat anytime.