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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Cinnamon Dairy Free Truffles

    Published: May 27, 2016 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Cinnamon Truffles - these dairy free truffles are loaded with cinnamon, cashew butter and even chickpeas! Keep them in the freezer and I swear they taste like cinnamon cheesecake! You'll be addicted to these vegan truffles after one taste. And the good news is that they are gluten free, oil-free and refined sugar free as well!

    They may be small in size, but these Dairy Free Truffles are BIG in cinnamon flavor reminiscent of unbaked snickerdoodles. They are also gluten free and so incredibly easy to make!

    Bowl of Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles. One has bite taken out of it.

    Where are my cinnamon lovers at? If you are not a cinnamon fan, I advise you to look away now. For real – we are not skimping on the cinnamon today! These little gluten free balls of deliciousness are loaded with cinnamon in them and then coated with cinnamon on them.

    If you are a fan of my Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies, then you must get in the kitchen and make these Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles immediately!

    A pile of Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles dusted in cinnamon sugar in a bowl.

    The inspiration for these vegan truffles comes from one of my most popular recipes – Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies.

    If you haven’t tried those yet, what are you waiting for?! There are countless reviews on that post from readers raving about them. And they are basically foolproof.

    As successful as that recipe is, I wanted to try my hand at making them into an easy no bake treat. You know, because it’s important to have options to feed our cinnamon cravings. Oh boy, did I succeed! These Cinnamon Truffles might be even more hard to stop eating than the blondies!

    Judging from my kids’ reactions to these, I’m pretty sure they agree.

    Cinnamon Chickpea Cashew Cheesecake Bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    While these dairy free truffles might not be considered a health food, they certainly do have some redeeming qualities.

    Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been shown to lower blood sugar levels, have antibacterial properties and even boost brain activity. [source]

    Three stacked bowls - one red, one pink, one gray. In the red bowl on top, a pile of Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles

    Most traditional truffle recipes call for butter, heavy cream or cream cheese. Well, we don’t need any of that dairy stuff to create a melt-in-your-mouth indulgent treat.

    In fact, we are using 2 super healthy ingredients to create that perfect texture instead – chickpeas and cashews!  It might sound weird, but trust me, it works! Not only does it work – it works REALLY WELL!

    Once these truffles have been in the freezer for awhile, they actually taste like cinnamon cheesecake bites!

    4 Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles in a pile. Front one has a bite taken out. More truffles in a bowl in the background.

    More vegan snack recipes

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    • Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls
    • Mint Chocolate Chip Granola
    • Easy Vegan Bruschetta
    • Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles
    • Coconut Bliss Balls

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    Cinnamon Dairy Free Truffles

    These Dairy Free Truffles may be small in size, but they are BIG in cinnamon flavor reminiscent of unbaked snickerdoodles. They are also gluten free and so incredibly easy to make.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    Cinnamon Chickpea Truffles

    • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas rinsed and drained (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas)
    • 1 cup cashew butter store bought or homemade
    • ⅔ cup coconut sugar or organic brown sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (if your cashew butter is unsalted, use ½ teaspoon)

    Coating (optional, but HIGHLY recommended)

    • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Place all ingredients for the truffles into the bowl of a food processor and purée until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
    • Scoop out the dough 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into a ball using your hands. The dough may seem a bit "wet", but should not be sticky. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Continue until you have used all of the dough.
    • Mix together the coating of equal parts coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. I like to pulse this in a coffee grinder for a few seconds to get it really fine so it sticks better, but this is optional.
    • Roll each ball into the cinnamon/sugar mixture until fully coated on all sides. Place back onto the baking sheet.
    • Place the baking sheet into the freezer until set. You can enjoy them right away, but they are better cold. I like them to sit for several hours or even overnight to really firm up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Vegan Heaven says

      June 04, 2016 at 5:30 am

      I’m SO trying these this weekend!! They look amazing, Jenn! I’ll need to go grocery shopping later, so I’ll get everything to make them. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 04, 2016 at 9:28 am

        Oh yay! I hope you love them. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Thanks, Sina!

        Reply
    2. Vanessa says

      June 03, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Wow! I would have never guessed that there are chickpeas in these wonderful looking truffles! They look so scrumptious! Can’t wait to give them a try!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 03, 2016 at 11:22 am

        Thanks, Vanessa! No would know by taste either. Chickpeas have the perfect smooth, creamy texture, but I promise you won’t taste them in there! I hope you love them!

        Reply
    3. Cadry says

      June 02, 2016 at 9:46 am

      I’m a big cinnamon fan, and I love that chickpeas make up the base of these truffles. They sound like a deliciously healthy treat!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 02, 2016 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks, Cadry! Super rich and indulgent, yet healthy!

        Reply
    4. choclette says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:59 am

      Who would have thought of using chickpeas in truffles? Well you obviously. I love the sound of these and I adore cinnamon, so this has gone on to my must try list.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 02, 2016 at 9:01 am

        Thank you, Choclette! I love using beans in place of flour…they are the perfect texture!

        Reply
    5. Jemma says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:17 am

      Hi, when you say ‘cooked chickpeas’ or from the can – is it okay to just use the ones from the can not put them in the oven or anything?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 02, 2016 at 9:00 am

        Hi, Jemma! Yes, you can use the ones from the can as is—they have already been cooked. I hope you love these. Please let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    6. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says

      June 01, 2016 at 8:17 am

      These look DIVINE! And I absolutely love the ingredients, genius!

      Reply
    7. Natalie Tamara says

      June 01, 2016 at 2:37 am

      Major cinnamon fan over here! These look awesome! I adore chickpea blondies but the idea of a no-bake version is even better.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 01, 2016 at 8:17 am

        Thanks, Natalie! And this recipe makes a ton, so they last longer than the blondies. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mel says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Here’s a cinnamon lover right here! They look delicious and I love that they are made with chickpeas so I can eat the whole batch and not feel guilty! ;o)

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 31, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        I can’t get enough cinnamon! Thanks, Mel! I’m researching whether one can eat the whole batch by themselves or not. 😉

        Reply
    9. Becky Striepe says

      May 31, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Those look so rich and decadent!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 31, 2016 at 7:49 am

        Thank you so much, Becky! They really are – but that doesn’t stop me from eating them 3 at a time! 🙂

        Reply
    10. amanda -runtothefinish says

      May 31, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Psst did you know your twitter shareaholic says via @shareaholic instead of @veggie_inspired – quick change in the settings 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 31, 2016 at 7:46 am

        Aaaahhhh, thank you so much, Amanda! I can’t believe I never knew that! “Running” to change it now (- see what I did there! LOL)

        Reply
    11. Mandy says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      You had me at CINNAMON!!!! I seriously put cinnamon in and on just about everything 🙂 Ooooooohhh, these sound so good!!! And they’re made with things that we always have on hand. I’ve never used chickpeas in a sweet recipe like this, but I’m excited to try it! Looks delicious, Jenn! <3

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 27, 2016 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks, Mandy! Yes, this is totally a pantry staple kind of recipe…which is probably dangerous because I’ll be making, and eating, them all the time! 🙂 All hail the cinnamon!! Let me know if you try them!

        Reply
    12. Kim says

      May 27, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Any substitutes if i cant have any nuts or seeds? These look so good!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 27, 2016 at 4:50 pm

        Hi, Kim. I just replied to your e-mail, but I’ll respond here too in case anyone else is wondering. There is a soy butter that I think is called WowButter that is intended to be a replacement for nut butter. I have never tried it, but I’m guessing it would work here. I also am thinking maybe sweet potato would work, but you most likely would need to increase the amount of chickpeas or add a few tablespoons of flour (oat flour might be a good choice) to get the consistency right. I’m going to try to play around with it when I get a chance and I’ll let you know what works. In the meantime, if you give it a try, let me know what you used and how it turned out! Thanks!

        Reply
    13. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

      May 27, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      It’s like the blondies now have a little ball-shaped sidekick! But no baking required, yay! No bake is much appreciated right now, turning on the oven makes my whole house way too hot and we are trying so hard to not turn the AC on yet. And eating freezer snacks cools me off too 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 27, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        Exactly, Natalie! We did breakdown and turn our air on, but only because it’s been raining off and on all week and that means we can’t leave the windows open. But the air conditioning in my car isn’t working right now, so as soon as I come inside from the car, I pop one of these little frozen treats and life is good again. 🙂 And shouldn’t every good dessert have a little sidekick??

        Reply
    14. Chrissy says

      May 27, 2016 at 9:05 am

      I can’t believe these are actually made from chickpeas and cashews! I’d never thought of using either in desserts but I can just imagine the velvety texture they’d make, not to mention a healthy serving of protein! Ahh it makes me sad that I’m yet to reach the grown-up life of owning a proper food processor!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 27, 2016 at 11:08 am

        Hi, Chrissy! My food processor died on me the other day after 11 wonderful years together. I wasn’t sure I was ever going to feed my family again! LOL! I use it almost every day! I highly recommend getting one! In the meantime, perhaps you can borrow one from a neighbor! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Strength and Sunshine says

      May 27, 2016 at 6:22 am

      These look like Christmas :O Oooo My favorite things!!! Chickpeas, sweet lovely cashew butter…and CINNAMON! I bottles I go through <3 I'm pretty sure I would rock the "cinnamon challenge" (if I was really that stupid to ever do it), haha but I think I would do okay with my high cinnamon tolerance (it grows and grows the more you use it…I have to use so much to get any cinnamon taste!)

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 27, 2016 at 7:59 am

        Bring on the cinnamon challenge! LOL! I would be rocking it right along side you! I’m seriously addicted to the stuff.

        Reply
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