Begin by gathering your ingredients: canned or cooked chickpeas, pitted dates, raw cacao powder, peanut butter, and a pinch of salt. Place all the ingredients in a food processor—make sure the chickpeas are well-drained.

Secure the lid on the food processor and blend the mixture for about 1 minute until you have a thick and sticky dough that clumps together.

Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them quickly between your palms into small balls, aiming for a size similar to a golf ball.

Roll each ball in shredded coconut for added texture and visual appeal, or use crushed nuts or seeds for variety.

Enjoy your Chickpea Cocoa Bites immediately, or chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a firmer texture.