Chocolate-Covered Chickpeas (3 Ingredients) Recipe
Crispy roasted chickpeas coated in smooth, dairy-free dark chocolate create a delightful and nutritious snack with just three main ingredients. This easy recipe involves roasting chickpeas until crunchy and then tossing them in melted chocolate infused with coconut oil for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Optionally sprinkled with sea salt, these chocolate-covered chickpeas offer a satisfying treat that is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 20 chocolate-covered chickpea clusters 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can Canned Chickpeas (400 ml / 15 oz)
- 3/4 cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil (or oil of choice like canola, avocado oil)
Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), preferably using the convection setting for faster and more even roasting, though conventional mode also works well.
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas in a sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Shake to drain excess water, then spread the chickpeas out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Dry Chickpeas: Gently rub the chickpeas with a clean towel or absorbent paper to remove excess moisture. Some chickpea skins might peel off during this process; leave them on the sheet and remove them after roasting if desired.
- Roast Chickpeas: Bake the chickpeas for 50 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes with a wooden spoon to ensure even roasting. The chickpeas are ready when they become hard, reduced in size, very dry, and crispy. Test by tasting; if not crunchy, continue roasting.
- Cool Chickpeas: Remove the roasted chickpeas from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet while preparing the chocolate coating.
- Melt Chocolate: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the dairy-free dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Chickpeas and Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the sea salt if using. Add the roasted chickpeas to the melted chocolate and mix until each chickpea is well coated.
- Form Clusters: Using a tablespoon, scoop chocolate-covered chickpeas onto a plate lined with lightly oiled parchment paper. Leave about half a thumb space between each cluster to prevent sticking.
- Set Chocolate: Place the plate in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Store Snack: Remove the clusters from the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- Using convection mode in the oven helps the chickpeas roast evenly and crisp up faster.
- Removing some moisture from the chickpeas before roasting ensures better crispiness.
- Stirring the chickpeas during roasting prevents burning and promotes even cooking.
- Any type of oil suitable for melting chocolate can substitute coconut oil if preferred.
- Adding sea salt enhances the flavor contrast between the sweet chocolate and savory chickpeas.
- Store the finished clusters refrigerated to maintain crispness and freshness.
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