Chickpea Flour Snack Recipes - Top 10

I recently started using chickpea flour in my heart healthy diet, and wow, am I ever impressed.

I started with chickpea pizza dough, and then moved on to chickpea flour snack recipes!

That’s why I’ve compiled my favorite chickpea flour snack recipes below to provide some inspiration of how you can start incorporating this magical ingredient.

I knew that chickpeas are heart healthy, but I honestly didn’t think about using chickpeas as flour.

Chickpea flour is a gluten-free, grain-free flour that’s high in cholesterol-lowering plant protein, soluble fiber, and many vitamins and nutrients (1). It is a perfect ingredient to use if you are following the Portfolio diet to manage your blood cholesterol levels.

Chickpea flour gives snacks like baked goods an earthy flavor and satisfying texture. If you have trouble finding chickpea flour (also known as garbanzo bean flour) at your local grocery store then you can order it online.

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My Favorite Chickpea Flour Snack Recipes

Below are 10 easy to make and ultra satisfying chickpea flour snacks!

1. Chickpea Flour Muffins– A Sweet Alternative

4 blueberry chickpea flour muffins pictured on a white plate.

These chickpea flour muffins are sweet, fluffy, and delicious, and also include heart healthy ingredients like olive oil!

2. Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Cheez-Its– Strength And Sunshine

A white dish with homemade cheez-its, for chickpea flour snack recipes.

Try these Cheez-It crackers without the cheese! The addition of turmeric provides additional heart health benefits as they are one of 39 foods that can unclog arteries.

3. Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)- Strength And Sunshine

Mini chickpea flour vegan frittata bites pictured on a white plate, with more in a muffin tray in the background.

This chickpea flour snack is a protein rich and veggie packed recipe you can’t pass up!

4. Vegan Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies– Go Eat Green

A stack of five vegan chickpea flour chocolate chip cookies.

Why not add some cholesterol lowering nutrition to your cookies? And as a bonus, they are super simple to make with just one bowl!

5. Cheesy Chickpea Chips– Naturallie Plant Based

Chickpea flour chips on a white plate, cut in triangles with hummus in a side dish.

Make your own chickpea flour crackers and dip them in high protein hummus or low sodium salsa for a heart healthy treat!

6. Savory Veggie Cakes With Leeks– My Chefs Apron

A stack of 6 chickpea flour veggie fritters with leeks on a white dish with a navy tea towel in the background.

With just 4 ingredients, this savory chickpea flour snack is packed with nutrients to fuel your heart and keep you full!

7. Savory Chickpea Muffins With Broccoli– Resplendent Kitchen

Broccoli cheddar egg cups made with chickpea flour in muffin form. One is placed on a plate, and a few on parchment paper in the background.

Did you know broccoli is one of 39 foods that can lower blood pressure? Try this fantastic snack to get your protein and veggies with broccoli, carrots, and onion!