High Protein Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Waffles

High Protein Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Waffles

High Protein Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Waffles are loaded with plant based protein from chickpeas and have a rich cocoa flavor. These gluten-free chickpea waffles are freezer-friendly, crispy, and delicious, providing a nutritious start to your day.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword canned chickpea waffles, chickpea waffles, chickpea waffles recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 257kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

15 oz canned chickpeas/garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup oat milk
2 tbsp tahini
2 large ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup chickpea flour
1/4 cup hempseeds
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

suggest garnishes

Instructions

In a blender, combine chickpeas/garbanzo beans, oat milk, banana, tahini paste and vanilla extract. Then, blend it smooth and keep it aside.
In a mixing bowl, mix chickpea flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and hempseeds. Make sure there are no lumps.
Combine the wet ingredients (blended chickpeas) into the dry ingredients (flour mixture) and whip it into a smooth thick batter.
Fold in chocolate chips and mix once or twice.
Preheat your waffle iron (greasing is optional).Pour about ½ cup of the batter at its center and roughly shape it round and spread it a bit with the back of a spoon. Close the lid and let it cook as per the manufacturer’s instruction on its manual. If you have the light indicator, once the green light is turned on, let it cook for another 1 minute. Gently, remove the lid and release the ends of the cooked waffle with a flat spatula. Scoop it and place it on the serving plate.
Repeat the above step for the rest of the batter. Garnish and enjoy

Notes

This recipe makes 6 waffles and the serving size is 1 waffle per person.
The nutritional information will vary depending on your choice of garnishes.
Greasing is optional but it helps in avoiding any sticking. If using non-stick waffle maker then grease it once at the beginning. If the waffle sticks, then it needs to be cooked for few more minutes. However, do not let them burn. Once scooped out and slightly cooled they become firm and crisp.
How to store:

Refrigerator - once cooled at room temperature, refrigerate them in an air tight container for about 7-10 days. Reheat in toaster oven for 4-5 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Freezer - once completely cooled at room temperature, seal them in the Ziploc bag and freeze for about 3 months. Reheat in toaster oven for 5-6 minutes. Garnish and serve.

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