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    Home » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Sweet Vegan Chickpea Desserts

    Published: Jul 4, 2017 · Modified: May 9, 2023 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Four photo collage of vegan desserts with text overlay.

    These Vegan Chickpea Desserts are delicious, high protein, healthy, sweet recipes featuring the versatile legume – chickpeas! No one will know there are beans in there!

    Collage of 9 chickpea dessert recipes.

    Although I love using chickpeas in savory recipes to bulk up the protein, we’re talking all things sweet today!

    I’ve asked some of my favorite blogging buddies for their best sweet vegan dessert recipes using the humble chickpea.

    You’re gonna love these chickpea desserts!

    bowl of chickpeas next to a bowl of aquafaba

    Chickpeas, also called Garbanzo Beans, are a versatile legume. They’re small in size, but big in nutrition. Full of protein, fiber, folate, and iron, chickpeas are an inexpensive ingredient you should always have in your pantry.

    Whether precooked from a can or dry beans cooked from scratch, their nutty flavor and creamy texture lend well to not only hummus, but sweet dessert recipes as well.

    Don’t forget to save the liquid from a can of chickpeas (or the liquid from cooking the beans from scratch) – this bean liquid is called aquafaba and can be used in place of eggs in many recipes, like my Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars, Chai Spiced Layer Cake, and my Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread.

    FAQs

    What do chickpeas replace in baking?

    Blended chickpeas can be used to replace some, or sometimes all, of the flour in a recipe. Aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas, is often used as an egg or oil replacement.

    Is baking with chickpeas healthy?

    Desserts, whether vegan or not, should be eaten in moderation. While plant-based versions, like these chickpea desserts, may provide more nutrients than your average sweet treat, they may be high in fat and generally still contain a sweetener of some kind. Even unrefined sweeteners should be limited.
    Having said that, everyone needs to quiet their sweet tooth every now and then and reaching for a vegan version definitely makes me feel better about my choices overall.

    Do you need to peel chickpeas from a can?

    Nope! If I’m making roasted chickpeas I will remove the loose skins I see as they have the potential to burn. But, if you’re blending the chickpeas to add to a recipe, the skins will blend right up as well.

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    • No Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
    • Rice Crispy Treats (No Marshmallows!)
    • Vegan Toffee Bars

    Sweet Chickpea Desserts

    Here are the BEST sweet chickpea recipes!  They are delicious, high protein, healthy, vegan dessert recipes featuring the versatile and humble legume – chickpeas!

    Truffles and Small Bites

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    Cinnamon Truffles

    Keep them in the freezer and these tiny truffles taste like cinnamon cheesecake bites.

    Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Chickpeas

    Roasted chickpeas are typically a savory snack, but this cinnamon sugar version is crunchy and sweet!

    Photo Credit: thefitchen.com

    No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls 

    These cute little cookie dough balls look like cake pops with the optional pretzel sticks.

    Brownies, Blondies, and Bars

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies

    With tender, fudgy centers, crackly tops and big cinnamon flavor, these these delicious gluten-free blondies are a reader favorite!

    Pumpkin Fudge Brownies

    These Pumpkin Fudge Brownies are super moist and fudgy with the perfect balance of chocolate and pumpkin. They also happen to be vegan, nut free and gluten free!

    Photo Credit: veganchickpea.com

    5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Cinnamon Protein Bars

    Sugar free and gluten free, these healthy bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!

    Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

    Healthy Peanut Butter Blondies

    Bust out your blender and whip up these easy blondies. And don’t forget the chocolate chips!

    Cookies

    Photo Credit: myquietkitchen.com

    Chocolate Chickpea Cookies

    These fudgy, brownie-like cookies are just sweet enough and secretly healthy!

    Photo Credit: dreenaburton.com

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    Roasted chickpeas make these peanut butter cookies from even nuttier.

    Photo Credit: www.veganricha.com

    Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookie Pie

    Crispy on the edges, gooey in the center, this cookie pie can also be made into bars and comes with a nut-free option.

    Photo Credit: www.healthylittlefoodies.com

    Fruity Chickpea Cookies

    With no added sugar in these fruity treats, consider it acceptable to eat cookies for breakfast!

    Cakes

    Photo Credit: avirtualvegan.com

    Vegan New York Cheesecake

    Cashews and chickpeas combine to create the perfectly creamy and smooth texture in this baked cheesecake.

    Photo Credit: greenevi.com

    No-Bake Chocolate Chickpea Cake 

    Just 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients is all you need to create this easy cake. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill before taking a bite!

    Photo Credit: www.adashofcompassion.com

    Magical chocolate chip cookie cake

    Is it a cookie? Is it a cake? Either way, I want a slice of this deliciousness and you should have one, too.

    Dessert Hummus

    Sweet Pumpkin Hummus

    Packed with the flavors of fall, this sweet dessert hummus pairs perfectly with apples and pears, graham crackers, or cinnamon sugar pita chips.

    Photo Credit: avirtualvegan.com

    Brownie Batter Dessert Chocolate Hummus

    As a dip, spread onto toast or graham crackers, or eaten straight from the spoon, this sweet dessert hummus is kid friendly, adult approved!

    Photo Credit: www.godairyfree.org

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

    Nut free and gluten free options are included for this dreamy dessert so everyone can enjoy!

    Photo Credit: www.diannesvegankitchen.com

    Vegan Chocolate Hummus

    Just 6 ingredients and so easy to make. Grab some fresh fruit or pretzels to dip for a healthy snack.

    Photo Credit: awhiskandtwowands.com

    Funfetti No Cake Protein Smoothie Bowl

    This yummy smoothie bowl recipe doesn’t just use regular chickpeas...it uses frozen chickpeas. What?! Genius!

    Aquafaba

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    S'mores Pudding Bowl

    This s’mores pudding bowl utilizes the ever fascinating Aquafaba (the brine drained from a can of chickpeas), crushed grahams, and a rich avocado-based chocolate pudding.

    More Desserts & Sweet Treats

    • Stack of cookies in front of a cooling rack of more.
      Vegan Funfetti Sugar Cookies
    • Stack of five vegan chocolate chip cookies with pretzels.
      Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pretzels
    • Edible brownie batter balls piled up in a small parfait glass.
      Edible Brownie Batter Bites
    • Scoops of edible dough with sprinkles in a glass.
      Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
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    Comments

    1. Sarah De la Cruz says

      July 12, 2017 at 2:00 am

      Is there anything the humble chickpea can’t do? Love these ideas!!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 12, 2017 at 8:13 am

        I really don’t think so. 🙂 Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    2. Jordan says

      July 07, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Awesome roundup! I love using chickpeas in unexpected ways – especially desserts. Thanks for including our cookie dough. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 07, 2017 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you for your delicious recipe!

        Reply
    3. Sarah McMinn says

      July 07, 2017 at 11:29 am

      What a great roundup! These all look so incredible.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 07, 2017 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    4. Jenn S. says

      July 07, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Thanks, Lorie! I hope you get a chance to try some.

      Reply
    5. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      July 07, 2017 at 8:28 am

      It amazes what you can do with chickpeas! These are some fantastic recipes!

      Reply
    6. Maria says

      July 06, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      You had me at the first recipe! There are so many here I need to try!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 07, 2017 at 9:01 am

        Thanks, Maria. Let me know if you try any of them. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Alisa Fleming says

      July 06, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I am seriously intrigued by that chocolate chickpea bark!! What a fun round-up. Who knew chickpeas were so versatile?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 07, 2017 at 9:01 am

        I know, right? So creative!

        Reply
    8. Taylor Kiser says

      July 06, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      I love how versatile chickpeas are! What a great roundup of chickpea recipes! Everything looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 07, 2017 at 9:00 am

        Thanks, Taylor! They are perfect in so many things!

        Reply
    9. Laura says

      July 06, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      I LOVE baking with beans! Especially chickpeas! Thank you for including my blondies! Yum!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 06, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        You are so welcome, Laura! Loving those blondies! Chickpeas are just the best!

        Reply
    10. amanda -runtothefinish says

      July 06, 2017 at 11:57 am

      I was sooooo obsessed with making dessert hummus for awhile, I had to stop because I was eating it all the time, ha!! Great reminder to get back to some of these fun, healthy desserts.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 06, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        HaHa! It’s a good thing to be obsessed with! Now you can turn your dessert hummus into fudge or brownies. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      July 06, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Who knew there are so many ways to use chickpeas in desserts? Talk about a super food!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 06, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        Totally! And you can’t beat easy and inexpensive too! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Becky Striepe says

      July 06, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Oh my gosh – these all look so good! I’m pretty sure there’s nothing chickpeas CAN’T do!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 06, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        I think you’re right. They’re so versatile and so delicious! Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    13. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

      July 06, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Every one of these looks delicious! I’m now craving your cinnamon truffles!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 06, 2017 at 10:01 am

        Thanks so much, Mary Ellen! Those cinnamon truffles are so super easy! It’s going to be chickpeas all-the-things in my house for the next week! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Mel says

      July 04, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Great round up and great subject! I adore chickpeas! Thanks so much for including my recipes.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 05, 2017 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks for your yummy recipes! I love how versatile chickpeas are! And so inexpensive too. Win-win!

        Reply
    15. Jana@Nutritionicity.com says

      July 04, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Great roundup Jenn!! Thanks so much for including my Chocolate Chickpea Bark 🙂 I am definitely going to try your Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies first. They look amazing!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 04, 2017 at 2:37 pm

        You’re so welcome, Jana! Thanks for creating such deliciousness! I would have never thought to use roasted chickpeas like that and I LOVE the idea!

        Reply

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