Crunchy, sweet and packed with protein and fiber, these Chocolate Covered Roasted Chickpeas are simple to make and crazy delicious. Added bonus, they are vegan and gluten-free too!
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Yup, it's me and I actually made this recipe!
Woooooohooooooo!
It feels really good to be back. Like really, really, really good. And I love how excited my kids are when they see me cooking again. They are just happy to have their old mom back. And this old mom is happy to be here.
I bought this bag of Chocolate Vanilla Roasted Chickpeas at Whole Foods last week. They were good and they inspired me to make this recipe (which is way better by the way). This was perfect for me because it really is easy to make. Only 5 ingredients and minimal prep, what could be easier?
Check this out. Chickpeas before roasting..
After roasting...
Mix the remaining ingredients together...
Go ahead, lick that spoon and all of that chocolate deliciousness...
Mix the roasted chickpeas in that bowl of gooey awesomeness...
And BAM!! Your new obsession has been created.
And get this, I am coming back STRONG! I made my first video!
Ok, it's more of a slideshow, but it took me a long time to do it and I am pretty happy with the outcome. Check it out...
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil slightly melted
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon unrefined sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Rinse, drain and thoroughly dry the chickpeas. (They must be completely dry or they won't be as crunchy)
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray (I used a coconut oil spray).
- Place chickpeas on the pan.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast for 20 minutes, making sure to shake the pan half way though, until chickpeas are golden on the outside and crispy.
- Mix remaining coconut oil, cocoa and sugar in a bowl.
- Add roasted chickpeas and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Allow to set on parchment paper and let cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
These can be an easy on-the-go snack, but I also put them on top of oatmeal, Greek yogurt, salads, you name it!
I hope you love this as much as we did! Thanks for stopping by!
Svetlana
I love this recipe, it's so creative and delicious!
Lauren Kelly
I am so glad you like them, thanks so much!
Natasha
I made this the other day and it was a huge hit! It's a bonus that it's gluten-free too, this is another recipe that I will surely keep.
Lauren Kelly
Yay! Thanks Natasha!
Olivia
This is officially my new favorite snack! Never thought to put chocolate and chickpeas together but it worked so well, thanks for sharing!
Lauren Kelly
It's my favorite too, Olivia!
Erin
What?!? Who would have thought this combo of flavors would work? It totally does. Yum!
Natalie
Where have these been all my life?? So addicting & crazy delicious!!
April
I LOVE roasted chick peas! I never in a million years would have thought of dipping them in chocolate - can't wait to try this!
Laura Reese
These were a delicious and healthier way to get some protein while satisfying my chocolate craving.
Brittany
Can you start with chick peas from a bag? Do i have to go through process of soaking then cooking and then baking them to get them ready for this recipe.
lauren.kelly
Hi Brittany! Yes, if you want to use dried chick peas you will have to soak them first. I hope you like them!
Halle
Hi Lauren, I made these today and within a few hours they lost their crunch - is that to be expected or did I not roast them long enough to truly dry them out? I'm thinking 375 for 30 next time... they are great and satisfy that choc snack craving!!
lauren.kelly
Hi Halle! I am glad you liked them! Did you make sure they were really dry? I know it's annoying but in order for them to crunchy then need to be really, really dry 🙂