Description
Delight in these Vegan Chickpea Gingerbread Buckeyes, a healthy twist on classic treats for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 can Chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter (with just peanuts and salt)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (organic options preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (a pinch can enhance flavor)
- 1/4 cup Molasses (unsulfured for better flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (fresh spices recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (adjust to taste for extra zing)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (dairy-free for vegan)
- optional Turbinado Sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend Chickpeas: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until finely ground, which should take about 15 seconds.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, molasses, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Form Buckeyes: Roll the dough into 12 to 14 balls and chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Dip and Chill: Dip each buckeye ball halfway into the melted chocolate and refrigerate for 15 minutes until hardened.
- Optional: Drizzle some melted chocolate on top for decoration.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg