Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4-6
Say hello to your new favorite protein-packed snack! 🌱 These Savory Chickpea Protein Bites are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with plant-based protein. Perfect for post-workout fuel, midday munchies, or party platters.
Ingredients For Savory Chickpea Protein Bites
☑1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
☑1/4 cup oat flour (or any flour of choice)
☑2 tablespoons🥄 tahini or almond butter
☑2 cloves garlic, minced
☑1 teaspoon🥄 smoked paprika
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 turmeric powder
☑Salt and pepper, to taste
☑1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil
❕Optional for Savory Chickpea Protein Bites: Chopped parsley for garnish
Cooking Steps For Savory Chickpea Protein Bites
- 🥧Mash the Chickpeas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they’re mostly broken down but still slightly chunky.
- 🥧Mix the Ingredients
Add oat flour, tahini, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms. - 🥧Shape the Bites
Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties, about 1 inch in diameter. - 🥧Cook to Perfection
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bites for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. - 🥧Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm with your favorite dip like hummus, tzatziki, or spicy yogurt. Garnish with chopped parsley for extra flair.”Snack smarter with these protein-packed bites! 💪🌱 Loaded with flavor and sustainable plant-based protein, they’re as nutritious as they are delicious. Perfect for fueling your body and saving the planet!”🌍 Craving More Extreme Culinary Adventures? If you’re fascinated by rare and ancient food traditions, explore our guide to Kakigōri with Kuromitsu & Kinako – A Japanese Shaved Ice Delight You Need to Try! with Indigenous Roots for the Adventurous Food Lover.
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