Chickpea Recipes Your Kids Might Eat
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.
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.
Chickpea Recipes
I ALWAYS make sure I have a can of chickpeas in my pantry. They are so versatile and can be used for many more things than just making hummus!
Here are 15 chickpea recipes your kids very well may enjoy. I've included savoury snacks, lunchbox treats, sweet chickpea recipes and some family dinner ideas that use the humble, and economical chickpea!
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.
Chickpea and oat crackers
My absoloute favourite cracker recipe, and it's made with such humble ingredients, rolled oats and a can of chickpeas.
Sweet Snacks Made With Chickpeas
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
hese 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!
Loaded with protein, yummy chickpea cookies perfect for lunchboxes
Chocolate chip cookies but not as you know it. My kids LOVE this chickpea cookie recipe.
Vegan Pavlova
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!
Homemade Hummus Recipes
Making homemade hummus with canned chickpeas is so easy to do.
Beetroot Hummus
In my house we call this beetroot humms "Barbie Dip" becuase of its gorgeous hot pink colour.
Chocolate Hummus
When is hummus, not really hummus? When its chocolate hummus! This delcious dip tastes like brownie batter and it perfect to enjoy with fresh fruit.
Family Dinners That Use 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.
Corn & Chickpea Fritters
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.
The BEST Chickpea Salad: Serve a crowd or meal prep for a week
The secret to this chickpea and avocado salad is... marinating the chickpeas.
Chorizo, Chicken, Chickpea and Couscous. Yum!
A one pan family dinner, this chicken chickpea and couscous combination is great for busy weaknights. T
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