Chocolate Fudge Bars
Chocolate fudge bars made from dark chocolate and chickpeas…too good to be true? Not these ones; they are the real deal and one recipe you don’t want to miss!! They combine the smooth, creamy texture of chickpeas and the sweet moreish taste of chocolate, creating a deliciously rich and decadent choc fudge bar that kids won’t be able to resist. They are packed with fibre, folate, magnesium and zinc - everything your little ones need for long-lasting energy. Enjoy them as a snack, when you’re on the go, or pack them in the school lunchbox - these delectable choc bars are real winners that the whole family can enjoy!
Chocolate Fudge Bars
DIETARY: V, VEG, DF, GF, EF
ALLERGENS: Nuts
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 20
PREP: 20 mins (+30 mins freezer)
EQUIPMENT: High-speed food processor
INGREDIENTS:
400g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup (130g) almond butter
3 tbsp (60ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (130g) 70% dark chocolate, melted
Pinch of sea salt
COATING:
1 cup (130g) 70% dark chocolate, melted
1 tbsp (20ml) melted coconut oil
METHOD:
Place chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla into a high-speed food processor and process until smooth.
Add melted chocolate and salt and process until well combined.
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Transfer chickpea chocolate mixture to the baking tray and, using a spatula, smooth it out evenly. Place in the freezer for 30 mins- 1 hour.
Once hardened, cut into small bars.
Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl.
Dip each bar into the melted chocolate and place on a wire rack until chocolate has hardened.
Enjoy!
STORING LEFTOVERS:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Prep tips:
You can also roll mixture into small balls and make chocolate truffles.
Allergies:
For a nut-free and school-friendly version: Swap peanut butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap almond butter for nut butter of choice.
Swap chickpeas for butter beans or black beans.Additional boosters:
Boost bars with 1-2 tbsp of chia seeds for extra crunch.For fussy eaters:
Make sure the consistency is very smooth.