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Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Yield 32 balls

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup nut butter of choice, or allergy friendly sub

¼ cup brown sugar

1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus more for dipping if desired

½ cup oats

Instructions

Add chickpeas, salt, vanilla extract, nut butter, and brown sugar to a food processor, and process until very smooth.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the chocolate chips and oats.
Portion into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, placing on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Place balls in freezer for 30 minutes. Can be stored in fridge or freezer, thaw slightly before eating for best texture.
Optional: after freezing, dip cookie dough ball in melted chocolate chips. Can dip halfway or coat entirely for a more truffle-like experience.

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