Chocolate Chickpea Truffles

​These yummy truffles are easy to make and nobody will ever guess that they are made with chickpeas! 
​The melted chocolate is the only fiddly bit, but it's well worth it!
I originally used agave syrup for this recipe, but since agave is usually highly processed, I think maple syrup is a better alternative.

This recipe makes about 20 medium-size truffles, or 40 bite-size ones.

For the truffle mixture you will need:
-1 cup rolled oats
-3/4 cup cooked, drained chickpeas (canned is fine)
-1/2 cup cashew butter
-1/4 cup maple syrup
-1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
-pinch salt

For covering the truffles:
-1 bar of dark (85%), dairy-free chocolate

For decorating the truffles (optional):
-A few goji berries
-Hemp seed
-Chopped nuts
-Cayenne pepper
 
In a food processor mix the truffle mixture ingredients together until they form a ball.

In a food processor mix the ingredients into a ball.

​Take the ball of truffle mixture and divide it into 2 equal parts. Then divide it into 5 parts, then split them again. You now have 20 pieces.
For smaller truffles, divide them once more and you’ll end up with 40 bite-size truffles.

​Use your hands to roll the pieces of mixture into little balls.
Set aside.

Form 20 medium-size or 40 bite-size balls.

​In a small pan break the bar of chocolate into pieces and melt them over a low heat.
Dip and roll the balls into the melted chocolate and cover them completely.

Roll the balls in melted chocolate & place on parchment paper.

​Place them on a parchment paper covered baking tray or directly into little paper cups.

Or put the chocolate-covered balls in little paper cups.

You can leave them plain, or decorate them.
Some ideas for your chocolate truffle topping:

• Goji berries
• Hemp seeds
• Chopped nuts
• Cayenne pepper

Decorate the wet chocolate with goji berries, hemp seeds...

Or sprinkle some cayenne pepper.

Freeze for about 20-30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge.
​Store the truffles in an air-tight box.

Freeze for about 20-30 minutes.

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