45 Chickpea Flour Recipes That Will Amaze You

Chickpea flour is

• high in plant-based protein.
• full of fiber, iron, magnesium, and B6.
• inexpensive compared to other gluten-free flours.
• delicious in both sweet and savory dishes!

What is chickpea flour?

Chickpea flour is simply finely ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans).  It has been used for centuries in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes.

Uses for chickpea flour

• An egg substitute to make vegan omelets and quiches.
• A high-protein gluten-free bread replacement.
• Mix with other gluten-free flour to increase the protein and help your baked goods bake up more similar to wheat products.
• Use in sweet or savory baked goods.
• Mix with equal parts water, it can be used as an egg replacer in your recipes. (2 tbsp chickpea flour mixed with 2 tbsp water = 1 egg).

Is chickpea flour good for you?

Yes, it's high in protein, iron, and fiber.  It's also low in fat, has no cholesterol, and can be used as egg substitutes that are free of gluten and soy.

What you need to know about chickpea flour

The raw chickpea flour tastes terrible!  I can't stress enough how bad any batter will taste when chickpea flour is in it!  It will magically turn delicious once it is cooked, but don't lick your fingers if you get some batter on them or you'll regret it. 

You also have to make sure that whatever you make with this flour is cooked all the way!  If there is a little undercooked section in the middle, it will taste terrible and ruin your dish.

Tip - Chickpea flour cooks and bakes better when you give the batter about 10 minutes to rest before cooking. This allows the flour to soak up the moisture and fully hydrate, producing better results.

Can I use canned chickpeas instead?

No, hydrated cooked chickpeas are different than chickpea flour and can not be interchanged in these recipes.  You need to use dried chickpea flour and then rehydrate it into a batter.

Where can I buy chickpea flour?

Although chickpea flour is not a traditional flour in the USA where I live, since gluten-free foods have become common, you can now find it in nearly every decent-sized traditional grocery store, healthy food, or natural grocery store. It's usually with the specialty flours or in the Bob's Red Mill section.  You can also easily order on Amazon.

How do I store chickpea flour?

Store your chickpea flour in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.  It will stay good longer if kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

Sweet Chickpea Flour Recipes

Chickpea flour bakes up delicious in desserts like these.

• Vegan Peanut Butter Bars from Spabettie.
• Double Chocolate Chickpea Flour Cookies from Occasionally Eggs
• Chickpea Flour and Coconut Fudge from Vegan Richa
• Vegan Lemon Tahini Cookies from Sunny Side Hanne
• Chickpea Flour Brownies from Watch Learn Eat
• Vegan Gluten-Free Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies from Watch. Learn. Eat.
• Vegan Angel Food Cake from The Hidden Veggies
• The Best Vegan Pumpkin Pie from The Hidden Veggies

Breakfast treats

The eggy taste of chickpea flour naturally makes great-tasting breakfast recipes.

• Sweet Vegan Chickpea Flour Pancakes from Running on Real Food
• Salted Carmel French Toast Casserole from Vegan Yack Attack.
• Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast by Strength and Sunshine
• Savory Vegan Chickpea Flour Pancakes from Vegan Richa
• The Best Vegan French Toast from The Hidden Veggies

Savory Chickpea Flour Recipes

Chickpea flour can also be fried or baked to simulate eggs in omelets and quiches.

• Chickpea Omelet from The Hidden Veggies
• Zucchini Fritters with Avacado Crema from Delightful Adventures
• Baked Pakora from Kind Earth
• Chickpea Asparagus Frittata from This Healthy Kitchen
• Mini Chickpea Flour Fritattas from The Simple Veganista
• Air Frier Omletes From Vegan Dollhouse
• Boil in a Bag Camping Omelets from The Hidden Veggies

Chickpea flour bread

This flour makes the best gluten-free bread!

• Chickpea Bread - Made 5 Ways from The Hidden Veggies
• Farinata (aka Socca or chickpea Flatbread) from The Hidden Veggies
• Speedy Lentil and Rice Dosa with Chickpea Flour from Occasionally Eggs
• Olive Chickpea Flour Bread from Contentedness Cooking
• Farinata with Charred Broccoli and Lemon Caper from Quite Good Food
• Curried Sweet Potato Chickpea Patties from Cupful of Kale

Chickpea flour sauces and gravy

Chickpea flour is great for thickening sauces and gravy.

• Vegan Pasta Carbonara from Slavic Vegan
• Chickpea Flour Gravy from Watch. Learn. Eat.

Chickpea flour as a replacement for eggs

Chickpea flour is used as a binder instead of an egg in the following recipes.

• Chickpea Flour Egg for Baking from The Hidden Veggies
• Vegan Carrot Fritters from Thinly Spread
• Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings from A Virtual Vegan
• Vegan Chickpea Squash Fritters from Piping Pot Curry
• Crunchy Veggie Tacos from Veggie Inspired
• Vegan Egg Drop Soup from The Hidden Veggies

Appetizers

Make delicious appetizers from chickpea flour with these recipes.

• Chickpea Fries from Hey Nutrition Lady
• Chickpeas on Toast with Stir-Fried Greens from Vegan On Board
• Savory Eggless French Toast Brushetta from My Pure Plants
• Vegan Fried Okra from Belly Rules the Mind

Meat substitutes

Use chickpea flour to add protein and density to vegan meat substitutes with these recipes.

• Maple Glazed Holiday Ham from Sunnyside Hanne
• Homemade Vegan Deli Meat from Sweet Simple Vegan
• Tofu Turkey from The Hidden Veggies