healthy vegan cocoa puffs

I love crispy chickpeas, and when you cover them with cacao and sweetener they taste very similar to cocoa puffs! No these do not taste exactly like the real thing, they are a lot less sweet. However these healthy vegan cocoa puffs are a great alternative.

These cocoa puffs make a healthy and high protein vegan snack. They are delicious and so easy to make! The cacao also provides a high antioxidant content to this recipe.

I love chickpeas. For more yummy chickpea recipes try my salt and vinegar chickpeas or my garlic roasted chickpeas.

Let's get into the recipe.

Why you'll love these chickpea cocoa puffs

• It is healthy for you and high in protein and fiber.
• No complicated instructions here, this recipe is made in less then 15 minutes in your air fryer from minimal ingredients.
• Thanks to the cacao it is full of antioxidants.

Ingredients

• chickpeas
• coconut oil
• cacao powder
• vanilla
• coconut sugar

Substitutions

• coconut sugar - this can be subbed with any granular sugar.
• cacao powder - this can be subbed with cocoa powder.

Instructions

1. Coat chickpeas in cacao, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
2. Air fry or bake chickpeas until crisp.
3. Enjoy!

Storage instructions

Add leftover chickpeas to a sealed container and store in your fridge for 2-3 days.

Recipe FAQ

Recipe Pro-Tips

All air fryers have varying cooking times so keep an eye on your chickpeas as they are cooking and adjust cooking time as needed.

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healthy vegan cocoa puffs

These healthy vegan cocoa puffs are made from chickpeas.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can chickpeas - drained and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 2 ½ tablespoon cacao powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons coconut sugar

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Instructions

 

• Add chickpeas to a bowl and toss together with sugar, coconut oil, cacao, and vanilla. Try to make sure every chickpea is evenly coated.
• Air fryer instructions: Add chickpeas to an even layer to your air fryer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until crisp.
• Oven instructions: Add chickpeas to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast at 425 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until crisp.
• Serve and enjoy. Leftover chickpeas can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for 2 or so days.

Notes

This makes 2-3 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 634mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 12gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

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