protein chickpea “whoppers” (Edit recipe)

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recently saw someone say chocolate covered chickpeas taste like the good ol’ whopper candy… & I had to try it. 🍫✨ whoppers were a childhood fave, but not exactly gluten-free or low sugar — so naturally I made my own version. these protein chickpea “whoppers” are crunchy, chocolatey, & coated in that perfect sweet cocoa layer… but made gluten-free, sugar-free, & packed with protein + fiber. honestly? a pretty spot-on, better-for-you dupe (in my humble opinion). 😌

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PREP TIME

1 hour

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

7

Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

2 cups Chickpeas, I used dry roasted chickpeas
3/4 cup Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
3/4 cup Chocolate Collagen - Further Food
3/4 cup Classic Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
2-4 Tbsp Water
3/4-1 cup Chocolate Protein Powder - Be Well by Kelly, for rolling in
1 Tbsp Chocolate Salt Electrolyte Mix - LMNT, for rolling in

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

to a saucepan, add chocolate chips, collagen, monk fruit, & a bit of water.
heat until chocolate is melted & everything is a nice drizzly consistency.
remove from heat, then mix in dry roasted chickpeas until fully coated.
spread chickpeas out on a baking sheet, then freeze for 45-60 minutes.
add protein powder & salt to a bowl, then toss chickpeas in mixture.
transfer back to sheet pan to completely freeze & enjoy!
store chickpeas in freezer.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	276
Fat:	9 g
Carbohydrates:	42 g
Protein:	24 g
Cholesterol:	1 g
Sodium:	45 mg
Fiber:	8 g
Sugars:	3 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.