Easy Healthy Chickpea Peanut Butter Muffins Recipe

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Are you craving a healthy and satisfying snack or breakfast option? You will love this easy chickpea peanut butter muffins recipe. Recipes that use applesauce add a light and healthy touch to your baked goods, making these some of my best healthy muffin recipes.

These delicious muffins are packed with protein and fiber, making them a great way to fuel your day. But here’s the secret: they’re made with chickpeas. Don’t worry, you won’t taste the beans at all. Blended with creamy peanut butter, natural sweetness from maple syrup and applesauce, and wholesome gluten-free oats, these muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack time treat. Plus, the batter comes together in a flash using a blender or food processor, perfect for busy mornings or after-school snacks. And to top it all off, we fold in some decadent chocolate chips for an irresistible burst of flavor.

And the best part? These fluffy flourless peanut butter chickpea muffins are not only delicious and nutritious, but they’re also incredibly easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Whip up a batch in minutes with minimal prep.

Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a perfect treat for anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies. Enjoy them as a satisfying snack or a healthy breakfast on the go. These muffins are a delicious way to sneak in some extra protein and fiber, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients List for Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins

Skip the processed snacks and indulge in healthy goodness. These chickpea peanut butter muffins are made with simple, wholesome ingredients:

• 1 – 15oz can of chickpeas, drain & rinse
• 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter 
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus a few extra for the tops of the muffins

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Fun fact! Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans. For this easy recipe choose canned chickpeas in water to avoid added sodium.

To keep this recipe gluten-free, we are using organic gluten free rolled oats instead of all-purpose flour. Rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats, are the secret weapon in these muffins They act as a binder for a satisfying texture, add a nutty depth of flavor, and provide a fiber boost to keep you feeling full. Plus, using rolled oats makes these muffins a wholesome whole-grain treat. If you have oat flour on hand, you can easily swap it in. Just replace the ¾ cup of rolled oats with ½ cup of oat flour.

Applesauce adds natural sweetness and moisture, keeping the muffins fluffy and delicious without tons of sugar. Applesauce also helps bind the ingredients together for a cohesive texture and can even contribute to a slightly lower fat content compared to using oil or butter. You can use storebought or homemade with my easy applesauce recipe.

Natural creamy peanut butter adds a light nutty peanut butter flavor. You are free to swap in almond butter, or cashew butter. Make sure to opt for a nut butter without added sugars or oils. 

How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Muffins

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Then drain and rinse the chickpeas using a fine mesh strainer.

Next, place chickpeas in a high-powered blender or food processor.

Then add the maple syrup.

Add the rolled oats to the food processor.

Then add the eggs and applesauce.

Add the peanut butter and the rest of the ingredients. (Not the chocolate chips)

Blend until the muffin batter is smooth and fully incorporated.

Next, transfer the batter to a large bowl and gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.

How Long to Bake Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins with Chickpeas

First, line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper muffin liners. 

Then spoon or scoop equal portions of batter into each of the muffin cups. A 1/4 cup measuring cup is perfect for ensuring equal amounts of batter for each muffin.

Next, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on the tops of each muffin. 

Place in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes until slightly golden brown and the muffins pass the toothpick test.  

Remove the healthy chickpea muffins and place them on a wire rack to cool. 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Muffin Recipe

This chickpea peanut butter muffins recipe is a winner for busy mornings or after-school cravings. They are light, and subtly sweet, with a nice nutty peanut butter flavor and pops of chocolate. They pair well with a morning cup of coffee, or tea but you can enjoy these fluffy peanut butter chickpea muffins any time!

They’re incredibly easy to store. Simply place the cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months!

These easy protein-packed chickpea muffins are a delightful surprise – not overly sweet, light, and fluffy with a burst of chocolate in every bite. They’re the perfect guilt-free way to sneak in some extra protein and fiber, making them a healthy and satisfying snack or breakfast on the go.

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