While there are no guarantees, I do hope these kid friendly chickpea recipes that are enjoyed by my children might become favourites with your kids too!
3 Reasons I Like My Kids Eating Chickpeas
1 | Chickpeas are Nutritious
High in protein and fibre, they also contribute micronutrients such as calcium, iron, selenium and magnesium to the diet.
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Most of the fibre in chickpeas is insoluble fibre. Insoluble fibre has been found to have many health benefits including: Improved digestion, protection from bowel cancer and blood sugar control.
2 | Chickpeas are Cheap
Chickpeas are really economical so having a chickpea based meal is a really great way to keep food costs down
3 | Chickpeas are Easy
You can buy good quality canned chickpeas, if you drain and rinse them (to remove the brine) they make a super quick and convenient food. No mess, no chopping, no prep.
Savoury Snacks Made With Chickpeas
Three easy savoury snacks made with chickpeas. My personal favourite are the chickpea crackers!
Crunchy Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas make a great nut alternative to nuts in school lunchboxes.
Not everyone knows this, but chickpeas can be used to bake sweet treats! I use them in cookies, brownies and did you even know you can make a pavlova from a can of chickpeas.
Banana Bread Bites
These no bake banana bread bites are packed full of plant-based goodness. Made with rolled oats, bananas and chickpeas. Becuase they are made with chickpeas they are also nut free.
Chickpea Blondies - Chickpeas never tasted so good!
I feel like these chickpea blondies might be the most kid friendly chickpea recipe ever! My kids devour it, it is literally the fastest way I know for a can of chickpeas to be gobbled up!
If you are making any of these chickpea recipes then youshoud also think about making a pavlova!. Instead of eggs this pav is made with aquafaba... the protein laden brine that we usually drain off canned chickpeas!
Chickpease are versatile, they can either be the main protein source in a plant based meal, or they can be added to neat based dishes to make the meat fo a bit further. I love flexitarian eating.
Chickpea Curry
With it's sweet and creamy flavours this mild chickpea curry is a family favourite and a perfect winter warmer.
Sausage Tray Bake - Easy One Pan Family Meal - With Apples!
Nothing could be easier than this tray bake dinner. Through everything into the oven (including a can of chickpeas) and walk away! Dinner could not get easier.
The goodness of chickpeas alongside pops of sweetcorn kernels these fritters are packed with flavor. Great for lunch or dinner. They are also lovely as a burger.
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