Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup honey (brown rice syrup, agave or maple syrup)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • almonds (slivered or sliced )
  • Graham crackers (gluten free cookies, apple slices, etc.)

Instruction

  • Combine the chickpeas, cocoa powder, honey or other sweetenr, almond butter, coocnut oil, and vanilla in a food processor.
  • Process until a dough consistency forms, stopping to scrape down the sides, as needed.
  • Gather the contents of the food processor together in a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate at least an hour, or until firm.
  • Place your desired coating ingredients in a shallow pan and roll the ball in the coating, pressing firmly to adhere. Decorate with additional almonds, if desired.
  • Return the dough ball to the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with fruit, crackers, etc., as desired.
  • Alternatively, you can just transfer to a bowl as a dip, or roll the chilled "dough" into truffles.