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A chickpea-and-cocoa dessert that provides fiber and plant protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chickpea Cocoa Pudding (150 g) has 227 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.5 g of carbs, 9.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 8.7 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
227
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
37.5g
· 14% DV
Protein
9.1g
· 18% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
8.7g
· 31% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 16% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.83 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 227 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Chickpea Cocoa Pudding is made by blending cooked chickpeas with cocoa and a sweetener until smooth. Add a little milk or plant-based drink if the mixture is too thick, then chill it so the texture firms up.
Chickpea Cocoa Pudding is based on cooked chickpeas and cocoa. Recipes may also include dates or another sweetener, plus milk or a plant-based drink; optional flavorings such as vanilla vary from recipe to recipe.
Chickpea Cocoa Pudding usually does not have a strong chickpea flavor when blended thoroughly and balanced with cocoa and sweetener. A smooth blend and a well-rounded cocoa flavor help keep the chickpeas from standing out.
Yes, canned chickpeas work for Chickpea Cocoa Pudding. Drain and rinse them well, then let them drain thoroughly before blending; this reduces the chance that salty canning liquid will affect the dessert's flavor.
Yes, Chickpea Cocoa Pudding should be made with fully cooked chickpeas. Dry chickpeas are too hard to blend and should not be used as-is; cook them until tender, then drain before adding the other ingredients.
For smooth Chickpea Cocoa Pudding, use very tender chickpeas and blend the mixture thoroughly, scraping down the sides as needed. Add liquid gradually if it is too thick; adding too much at once can make the pudding runny.
Chickpea Cocoa Pudding keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Use a clean spoon to serve it, and do not return portions that have been left out for a long time to the container.
Yes, Chickpea Cocoa Pudding can be frozen, though thawing may change its texture slightly. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir it well before serving to bring the mixture back together.
You can sweeten Chickpea Cocoa Pudding with maple syrup, honey, or sugar instead of dates. Add liquid sweeteners gradually, since they can loosen the mixture; honey is not suitable if you need the recipe to remain vegan.
Chickpea Cocoa Pudding is a modern, bean-based dessert rather than a widely established traditional pudding with one recognized place of origin. It adapts cooked chickpeas into a smooth chocolate-style dessert, often as a plant-based alternative to dairy pudding.
Vitamins
Folate
67.5µg · 17% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Manganese
0.83mg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Iron
3.15mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
450mg · 13% DV
Sodium
143mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chickpea Cocoa Pudding is a homemade-style dessert rather than a dish with a single established place of origin. It is typically made by blending cooked chickpeas with cocoa and a sweetener until smooth; some versions include milk or a plant-based drink for a softer texture.
Served chilled, it has a thick, creamy consistency and a chocolate-like flavour. It works as a small dessert after a meal or as an easy make-ahead snack, with fresh fruit or a few nuts alongside. Chickpeas give it a more substantial nutritional profile than many puddings, contributing both plant protein and fibre; a 100 g portion has 5.8 g of fibre. You can keep it lighter by using sweetener sparingly.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.