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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Dark Chocolate Roasted Chickpeas (3-Ingredient)

    Published: Nov 29, 2022 · Modified: Jan 16, 2023 by Jacqui Wilson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    chocolate chickpea clusters sprinkled with corse sea sat on parchment.
    chocolate chickpea clusters sprinkled with corse sea sat on parchment.

    3-ingredient dark chocolate roasted chickpeas recipe are easy healthy snacks of roasted crunchy chickpeas covered in melted chocolate and sprinkled in coarse sea salt. A high protein-packed snack with only 3 ingredients.

    one chocolate roasted chickpea cluster on small white plate with more clusters in background.
    Jump to:
    • Why this chocolate covered chickpeas recipe works
    • Key ingredients and substitutions
    • Step-by-step how to make chocolate chickpeas
    • Expert tips and variations
    • FAQ
    • More recipes to try
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    Why this chocolate covered chickpeas recipe works

    • Healthy superfoods - the perfect snack of dark chocolate with rich antioxidants and healthy fats. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are high in plant protein and fiber, which may keep blood sugar in check and makes for a great source of protein.
    • Only 3 ingredients - chocolate covered roasted chickpeas are made with vegan dark chocolate chips, a can of chickpeas and coarse sea salt. A diet-friendly snack that is vegan friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, refined sugars-free, no coconut oil, and no chickpea flavor from the crispy chickpeas.
    • Crunchy, salty, sweet - crispy roasted chickpeas, salty sprinkle of coarse sea salt, semi-sweet from stevia sweetened vegan dark chocolate (I use Lilys brand chocolate, no affiliate). The perfect vegan snack!

    These roasted chocolate covered chickpeas make the perfect healthy snacks and are quick and easy to make like my Easy 4-Ingredient Chocolate Bread Banana Chip Loaf, my No Bake Black Bean Chocolate Fudge Brownies or my decadent Matcha Dark Chocolate Mint Cups. Great additions to your easiest chocolate dessert recipes and the best way to make healthy desserts.

    Key ingredients and substitutions

    labelled ingredients for chocolate covered chickpeas.
    • Canned chickpeas - I use a can of chickpeas for this chickpea recipe as it's convenient. If you're making this recipe with dried chickpeas, you'll need 14-ounces of cooked chickpeas.
    • Dark chocolate chips - I use Lilys vegan chocolate which is sweetened with stevia. If you prefer milk chocolate, try to find one with less sugar. Substitute with 85 grams of a dark chocolate bar.
    • Coarse sea salt - adds a little salty flavor that elevates the chocolate. Substitute with flaky sea salt or Himalayan sea salt in a pinch.

    See recipe card for all ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-step how to make chocolate chickpeas

    Equipment

    • Large baking sheet lined with parchment paper
    • Microwave-safe bowl, or double boiler for melting chocolate
    • Large bowl and spoon for mixing
    • Platter or baking tray lined with parchment paper
    1. Preheat oven to 400°F in convection mode if possible. Conventional mode may take a little longer to roast. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    drained chickpeas in a colander.
    1. Rinse and thoroughly drain chickpeas.
    hand-dried canned chickpeas in a napkin.
    1. On a clean dishtowel or paper towel, pat and gently rub chickpeas until very dry.

    Note - Remove skins that have come off but don't worry if some skins remain. Much of the moisture hides under the skin.

    chickpeas spread on parchment.
    1. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

    melted chocolate chips in white bowl with spoon.
    1. Melt dark chocolate chips.
    combined roasted chickpeas and melted chocolate in large bowl with large spoon.
    1. Mix until fully coated.
    baked chickpeas spread on parchment.
    1. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes. They are done when golden, crispy and dry outside. 35-40 minutes.
    large bowl of melted chocolate and roasted chickpeas not combined.
    1. Add melted chocolate and roasted chickpeas to a large bowl.
    chocolate chickpea clusters sprinkled with corse sea sat on parchment.
    1. Scoop heaping tablespoons of chocolate-covered chickpea clusters onto a parchment covered dish and sprinkle with a pinch of course sea salt.
    1. Place dish in fridge or freezer for 10-20 minutes to allow chocolate to set. Enjoy!

    Tip - cool chickpeas on baking tray before adding to melted chocolate to keep them extra crunchy.

    Expert tips and variations

    Extra dry chickpeas - make sure to remove moisture from the chickpeas before roasting. Much of the moisture hides under the skin so remove the skin and pat dry.

    Flavor add-ins - try adding 2 tablespoons of chopped nut for more crunch, or an ⅛ teaspoon of peppermint extract for that holiday festive flavor. A ¼ teaspoon of espresso powder in the melted chocolate will deepen the chocolate flavor. You can also add shredded coconut or rice crisp cereal for extra crunch.

    Storage - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The chickpeas will soften slightly as time goes by. If left at room temperature, the chocolate may soften and the clusters may loose their shape.

    FAQ

    Why are my roasted chickpeas not crunchy?

    Crispy chickpeas need a long roasting time to get crunchy. It takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to roast chickpeas depending on your oven, and moisture left on chickpeas. Moisture hides under the skin so removing the skin will help to dry them. Sit the towel-dried chickpeas on the counter for 10-20 minutes to further dry before placing in oven. Always taste test chickpeas before removing from oven to find that perfect crunch in the center.

    Do you taste the chickpeas in roasted chocolate covered chickpeas?

    Once the chickpeas are roasted, especially if fairly dry and crunchy, the chickpea flavor does not come through. It tastes more like a crunchy candy bar than chickpeas.

    More recipes to try

    • Easy 4-Ingredient Chocolate Bread Banana Chip Loaf
    • Soft Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies With Chocolate Chips
    • Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with White Beans and Spinach
    • Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Spinach

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    Recipe

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    Dark Chocolate Roasted Chickpeas (3-Ingredient)

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    3-ingredient dark chocolate roasted chickpeas recipe are easy healthy snacks of roasted crunchy chickpeas covered in melted chocolate and sprinkled in coarse sea salt. A high protein-packed snack with only 3 ingredients.
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 38kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 large baking sheet lined with parchment
    • 1 microwave safe bowl
    • 1 large bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 14-ounce canned chickpeas
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (I use Lilys vegan chocolate)
    • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or flaky sea salt

    Instructions

    • Roasted chickpeas
    • Preheat oven to 400°F in convection mode if possible. Conventional mode may take a little longer to roast. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Rinse and thoroughly drain chickpeas. On a clean dishtowel or paper towel, pat and gently rub chickpeas until very dry. Remove skins that have come off but don't worry if some skins remain.
    • Spread chickpeas in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast, stirring the chickpeas every 10 minutes. They are done roasting when golden, crispy and dry on the outside. About 35-40 minutes. The longer they roast, the crispier they are on the inside.
    • Cool on baking sheet.
    • Chocolate chickpea clusters
    • In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips.
    • Add melted chocolate and roasted chickpeas to a large bowl and stir until fully coated.
    • Scoop a heaping tablespoon of chocolate-covered chickpeas onto a parchment covered dish. Repeat, leaving a little space between each cluster.
    • Place dish in fridge or freezer for 10-20 minutes to allow chocolate to set. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Extra crispy chickpeas may need a little extra time in the oven. Always taste test before removing from oven and allow to cool on baking tray before adding to melted chocolate.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. If left at room temperature, the chocolate may soften and the cluster may loose their shape.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    nutritional values are estimates only
    Author: Jacqui Wilson
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Keyword: 3 ingredient protein snack, chocolate chickpeas, dark chocolate, high protein snack, sweet salty chickpeas

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    1. Esther B.

      January 16, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      These are so good and so easy to make! Perfect snack for my kids.

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      • Jacqui Wilson

        January 17, 2023 at 9:48 am

        I'm really happy you're kids like the seed bars!

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