As a vegetarian, I am always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based protein into my day. I have made many different kinds of protein balls before, but this was my first time experimenting with chickpeas. Not only does it provide a great base for consistency and texture – it adds a ton of protein!
These took no time to throw together – so worth the 15 minutes from start to finish (clean up included!)
You can get creative with any additional mix-ins and also if you want to top the bites with anything at the end. For example, I rolled half of the bites in coconut flakes after I formed them into balls.
In need of an easy and delicious grab & go snack?! These are perfect for pre or post workout fuel.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-natural creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (drizzle in more to taste if needed!)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a good pinch of sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix chickpeas, almond butter and maple syrup in food processor until fully blended
- Add oats, flax, vanilla and salt and blend
- Check consistency with spoon. It should be a dough-like consistency. If too crumbly add a little more almond butter or if its too thin add a little more oats.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in chocolate chips and then refrigerate for about an hour.
- Scoop out dough and form into small balls – this is when you have the option to coat balls in any extra toppings you might want! Coconut or hemp seeds work really well!
- Store in fridge to hold form best.
Enjoy & don’t forget to share your #fuelfixx pics with your #fixxfam 🙂
