Whole30 Savory Chickpea Balls

Elevate your plant-based meal planning with these Whole30 Savory Chickpea Balls—a wholesome, flavor-packed alternative to traditional meatballs! Made with hearty chickpeas, almond flour, and a vibrant medley of spices like cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes, these baked delights offer a crispy exterior and tender interior, all without any grains or dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami undertone, while a drizzle of olive oil ensures perfect moisture and richness. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re the ideal protein-packed addition to salads, wraps, or Whole30-compliant sauces. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile, these chickpea balls will become a staple in your clean-eating repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup almond flour
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.

Step 3

Add almond flour, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the olive oil and the beaten egg. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chickpea balls are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 7

Allow to cool slightly before serving. These chickpea balls are delicious on their own or as an addition to salads or Whole30-compliant sauces!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(571.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163.1

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 2550.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 47.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 318.9mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1103.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 34.1%