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20 High Protein Vegan Sweet Chickpea Desserts

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Here is a collection of 20 vegan desserts using chickpeas that are healthy and high protein, yet taste amazing at the same time. These sweet treats are easy and quick to make, and most of them are ready in an hour. Will be enjoyed by both vegans and omnivores!

Collage of a stack of cookies, tray of blondies, cookie bars on plate and skillet cookie.

Trust me, you can make some decadent and delicious sweet treats using chickpeas! This versatile bean can be used to make dips, cookies, cookie bars and even brownies.

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🌾Canned vs dried chickpeas

You can use both canned chickpeas and chickpeas cooked from scratch in most recipes.

Canned chickpeas are much more easier to find in groceries. They are more convenient and are a great staple to have on hand to be used in a pinch. Just make sure to get the unsalted ones, especially when used in sweet recipes.

On the other hand, dried chickpeas taste better, fresher and have a more neutral taste when compared to canned ones. They also tend to be much cheaper, especially when purchased in bulk. Plus, you can use them to make falafels!

🥣Cooking chickpeas from scratch

A slice of blondies with a bite taken out of it.

✔Helpful tips

  • As mentioned above, canned chickpeas and chickpeas cooked from dried can be used interchangeably in most recipes. 1 15 oz / 400g can of chickpeas will yield about 1 ½ cup of cooked chickpeas.
  • It is especially important to use unsalted chickpeas in these dessert recipes.
  • Remember to drain and thoroughly rinse your chickpeas, especially the canned ones. This will help remove their beany flavor.
  • Most of these chickpea desserts are easily customizable. So feel free to throw in some fun add-ins like chocolate chunks, chopped nuts or your favorite complementary spices!

❔Commonly asked questions

Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same?

Yes, chickpeas and garbanzo beans both refer to the same thing, and can be used synonymously.

Do I have to rinse canned chickpeas?

It is definitely a must to drain and rinse canned chickpeas before using. This helps remove their beany flavor, and will make them easier on your gut and less gas producing. By rinsing, you will also reduce their sodium level, especially if you are using salted chickpeas.

Can you taste the beans in desserts?

As chickpeas has quite a neutral and mild flavor, you can hardly taste them in baked goods and other desserts. Plus, other sweetener and flavoring used will perfectly mask their beany taste!

🍪Recipes

Healthy Eggless Vegan Tahini Protein Blondies
These gooey and fudgy eggless tahini protein blondies are healthy, gluten-free and vegan! The base is made from chickpeas, but you can hardly taste it. Easy to make and only requires 6 simple ingredients.
Check out this recipe
A tray of blondie slices on parchment paper. There is a wire tray, tahini and salt in the background.
A tray of tahini blondies on a parchment paper with chocolate chips and a dish of salt flakes in the background.
Healthy Chickpea Brownies
If you are looking for a lighten up version of traditional brownies, you definitely must give these brownies a try! They are ready in 30 minutes, and are allergen-friendly too!
Check out this recipe
A slice of chickpea brownies with a bite taken out of it.
A tray of chickpea brownies in a tray lined with parchment paper.
Cinnamon Apple Chickpea Cake
Cozy and comforting, this cinnamon apple flavored cake is perfect with a cup of tea! A great way to sneak in extra protein and nutrients into your diet.
Check out this recipe
A skillet of apple chickpea cakes in a black skillet with a black and white tablecloth beside.
A slice of chickpea cake on a white plate with a teaspoon on the side.
Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies
These moist and perfectly spiced cinnamon blondies are naturally gluten-free, vegan and flourless. All you need is a few simple pantry ingredients to make them, and they are freezable too.
Check out this recipe
A stack of cinnamon blondies on a plate with a glass of milk in the background.
Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
These chocolate chip chickpea cookies are incredibly decadent, soft, and chewy. A healthier treat that is naturally gluten-free and vegan. This recipe is also easy to make and ready in 30 minutes!
Check out this recipe
A chickpea cookie with a bite taken out of it with more cookies and a dish of salt flakes in the background.
Easy Chickpea Blondies
Soft and gooey, these chickpea blondie bars makes a great dessert or snack that is also good for you! Packed full of nutrients and fiber, they are made from wholesome everyday ingredients.
Check out this recipe
A stack of chickpea blondies with a bite taken out from the top slice.
A tray of chickpea blondies on a white background.
No Bake S'mores Parfait
This no bake parfait makes a great healthy summer dessert! Cold, refreshing and healthy, this treat also happens to be gluten-free and vegan.
Check out this recipe
Parfait in a glass jar topped with chocolate chips.
Spooning a spoonful of s'mores parfait with a teaspoon.
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookie
This skillet cookie is healthier and higher in protein than the average ones! A great healthy dessert that can be shared among your friends and family.
Check out this recipe
Skillet cookie topped with 3 scoops of ice-cream.
A dish of skillet cookie with a slice taken out of it topped with ice-cream.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert Bars
This peanut butter and jelly cookie bars are literally what dreams are made of! Moist and gooey, this guilt-free dessert will definitely leave you wanting for more.
Check out this recipe
3 slices of cookie bar on a black plate with a jar of peanut butter and jam in the background.
Slices of cookie bars arranged on a cooling tray.
Chickpea and Chocolate Clusters
3 ingredients is all you need to make this protein-packed treat. They are crunchy, sweet and rich, and will store well for several weeks.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate covered chickpeas in a red container with more chickpeas and chocolate bar in the background.
Double Chocolate Chickpea Cookies
No one will guess that these decadent and sweet cookies are made from chickpeas! They can be made in 20 minutes and only requires simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
Check out this recipe
Stack of 4 chocolate cookies on a parchment paper with more cookies in the background.
Chocolate cookies arranged on round cooling tray and parchment paper.
Creamy Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus
Creamy, rich, and decadent, this chickpea cookie dough hummus is the perfect healthier treat to curb your sweet tooth. Easy to make, and ready in 5 minutes. An excellent dip for fruits, crackers, and pretzels! 
Check out this recipe
A bowl of chickpea cookie dough with spoon, salt, chocolate chips, and a glass of milk beside.
Cookie dough in a ramekin with spoon with crackers and chocolate chips in the background.
Chickpea Chocolate Pudding
High protein and nutritious, this creamy and rich chickpea chocolate pudding is a great lighter dessert to have. Bold in flavors, and is also quick and easy to prepare.
Check out this recipe
2 jars of chocolate pudding topped with mint leaves and edible flowers.
A jar of chocolate pudding with another jar in the background.
Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie
This chewy and chocolate-y skillet cookie will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! It is also made without butter and sugar, and is naturally gluten-free and lower carb.
Check out this recipe
Skillet cookie in a cast iron skillet with bowl of raspberries and chocolate chips beside.
Spooning out a large chuck of skillet cookie with a teaspoon.
Creamy Dark Chocolate Hummus
Rich, creamy, and decadent, this dark chocolate hummus is a must-have dip to have on hand! It is super easy to make and is ready in 5 minutes. Incredibly versatile and pairs well with crackers, fruits, and toast.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate hummus served with blueberries, banana and apple slices.
Dipping a cracker into chocolate hummus in a white ramekin with fruits and crackers in the background.
Cinnamon Chickpea Truffles
You can apparently make some dang good truffles using this versatile bean! This unbaked version of snickerdoodles are also gluten-free and vegan.
Check out this recipe
Truffles in a stack of bowls.
Truffles in a bowl with a bite taken out of one of them.
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
These perfectly sweetened and soft chocolate chip cookies is a great healthy dessert to have around whenever your sweet tooth strikes! Ready in 30 minutes and is super easy to fix.
Check out this recipe
2 chocolate cookies stack on top of each other with a bite taken out of the top cookie.
A stack of chocolate chip cookies with a jug of milk and chocolate chips in the background.
Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites
This actually edible cookie dough bites are definitely blow your socks off good! A healthy cozy snack that is packed will fall flavors.
Check out this recipe
Cookie dough bites on a white plate with chocolate chips in the background.
3 cookie dough bites on a white plate with more bites and chocolate chips in the background.
Pumpkin Spiced Hummus
This might sound too good to be true, but this creamy and rich hummus taste just like pumpkin pie! Use it to dip fruit slices, pretzels or anything you like.
Check out this recipe
Dipping a slice of apple into a bowl of pumpkin hummus topped with chocolate chips.
No Bake Cookie Dough Bars
Fuss-free and quick to fix, these cookie dough bars are the perfect to have as a indulgent dessert or snack. No baking or cooking required, and will stay well in the freezer for quite a while!
Check out this recipe
Cookie dough bars arranged on a white plate sprinkled with shredded chocolate.
Cookie dough bars on a cooling tray.

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