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    Home » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Vegan Dessert Recipes featuring Chickpeas

    Published: Jul 4, 2017 · Modified: Apr 15, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Delicious, high protein, healthy, sweet recipes featuring the versatile legume – chickpeas! Trust me – you will love these Vegan Dessert Recipes!

    collage of 9 sweet chickpea recipes

    What are Chickpeas?

    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 them well to not only savory hummus, but sweet dessert recipes as well! Learn more in this article All about Chickpeas.

    Table of Contents hide
    1 What are Chickpeas?
    2 Aquafaba
    3 Are desserts vegan?
    4 Is sugar vegan?
    5 Are vegan desserts healthy?
    6 More vegan dessert recipes
    7 Vegan Dessert Recipes featuring Chickpeas
    bowl of chickpeas next to a bowl of aquafaba

    Aquafaba

    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!

    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. Learn more about aquafaba here.

    Are desserts vegan?

    The majority of store-bought or bakery desserts are not vegan. Animal based eggs, dairy, and milk are generally used in these items. The ones that are vegan are generally more expensive to purchase. The solution is to make your own!

    Is sugar vegan?

    While all sugar is technically plant based and doesn’t contain any animal products in the finished product, not all sugar is vegan. Typical sugar is filtered through animal bone char to turn the color white. Brown sugar is no different as it is simply white cane sugar with added molasses.

    Organic sugar, beet sugar, and coconut sugar are never processed with bone char, so you can rest easy using those items. For more information, see this article.

    Are vegan desserts healthy?

    Desserts, whether vegan or not, should be eaten in moderation. While whole food plant based 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.

    More vegan dessert recipes

    • Strawberry Glazed Chocolate Donuts
    • Vegan Carrot Cake
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
    • No Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
    • Rice Crispy Treats (No Marshmallows!)
    • Vegan Toffee Bars

    Vegan Dessert Recipes featuring Chickpeas

    Sweet Chickpea Recipes – delicious, high protein, healthy, vegan dessert recipes featuring the versatile and humble legume – chickpeas!

    Truffles and Small Bites

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy Free Truffles

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

    Cinnamon Sugar Crunchy 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.

    Photo Credit: eathealthyeathappy.com

    Healthy No-Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

    Thick luscious squares of peanut butter fudge are velvety smooth thanks to chickpeas!

    Brownies/Blondies/Bars

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

    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 (Vegan + GF)

    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!

    Photo Credit: nutritionicity.com

    Chocolate Chickpea Bark (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)

    Sweet, salty, soft, and crunchy, this chocolate bark recipe is super creative!

    Cookies

    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 and 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

    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 Recipe (Healthy & Dairy-Free)

    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: www.vnutritionandwellness.com

    Sweet Pumpkin Hummus {Dairy & Gluten Free}

    A creamy fall-inspired treat that's as healthy as it is delicious!

    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.

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    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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