The laddus have a Mexican wedding cookie-like texture. They are hard on the outside, but they crumble in your mouth as if you were eating a ball of refrigerated cookie dough.

• a can of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans)
• a chocolate nut butter (like Nutella)
• sweetener (I use honey and brown sugar, but maple syrup or molasses would also work if you like those flavors.)

The whole thing comes together super easily in a food processor and lasts for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

What is Aquafaba?

Aquafaba translates to bean water. It’s the liquid in a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

Hop on board the chickpea choo choo (I’m picturing a train with chickpeas flying out of the engine instead of smoke) and give these a go! If you’re already along for the ride, I’d love to hear which spices you use.

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