Description
A delightful treat that packs a punch of flavor and nutrition, these High-Fiber Chickpea Energy Balls are perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup of almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by blending them in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the rolled oats, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of nut butter.
- If you’re vegan, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea energy balls, high-fiber snacks, healthy dessert, vegan snacks