I love rounding up recipes that are based on one main ingredient. I’ve done one with zucchini and one with cauliflower, but today, I’m featuring one of my favorite legumes, Chickpeas!
Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber, so they keep you feeling satisfied. They are also rich in folate and iron, both important in keeping your blood healthy! While I love simply sprinkling chickpeas on my salad, I found ten unique ways to cook with chickpeas that I’m sharing today.
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Why not end your day with a deliciously sweet night-cap of peanut butter cookie dough?
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Or, dig into these vanilla cake balls!
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It’s important to have protein at breakfast, so this chocolate coconut chickpea granola is a great option!
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Feeling snack-y? This candied chickpea cajun trail mix is perfect for you!
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Calling all blondie fans! These chickpea blondies have your name written all over them!
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Up for something adventurous? Try this chickpea pancake!
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Or these chickpea waffles!
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A snickerdoodle chickpea smoothie? Say what!
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I’m drooling over these blueberry chickpea donuts!
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And finally, for something savory, dig into this curried chickpea and avocado salad!
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P.S Before you go…
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I added a new page to my site with all my favorite supplements. It’s under the “workout programs” tab. There are a lot of supplements out there (some are bogus, but I believe in a few essentials). You can find them all here!
Now you tell me…
Chickpeas: YAY or NAY?
Which recipe above looks the best?
What’s your favorite protein source?
