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Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits (Grain-Free)

Easy-to-make vegan chickpea flour drop biscuits that are grain-free, gluten-free, and scrumptious! They can be varied in umpteen different ways to suit your tastes and preferences, too. 

a chickpea flour drop biscuit on top of layers of parchment paper on a green plate

Not every biscuit can be light, fluffy and delicious while also being grain-free, vegan, and easy-to-make. Oh, and protein-rich (4.5 grams per biscuit), too.

In fact, few biscuits come anywhere close.

This one can. Once again, it’s chickpea flour that makes the impossible possible, this time in convenient quick-bread form. And whether you embrace or eschew grains, this is a biscuit recipe you will want to try, for the buttery-nutty flavor, tender texture, and great nutrition.

Recipe Benefits

Here is a more complete list of what makes these chickpea flour biscuits so great. They are:

  • Vegan (dairy-free and egg-free)
  • Gluten-free
  • Grain-free
  • High in protein
  • High in fiber
  • Versatile
  • Super easy to make
a vegan chickpea flour drop biscuit on a green plate

How to Make Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits

Drop biscuits are the real wonder bread.

The ingredient proportions are the same as for rolled and cut biscuits except for the liquid. Adding a higher proportion of liquid allows the dough to be “dropped” off a spoon onto a baking sheet. Express bread! These chickpea flour biscuits, for example, are ready (start to finish) in just about 15 minutes.

How to Make Nondairy Buttermilk

A key to creating the light texture and mellow flavor of these biscuits is making some sour milk. I know, “sour milk” may not inspire delectable imagery, but is an essential element for countless varieties of tender quick bread (think buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and breads).

Making nondairy buttermilk, or sour milk, is as simple as stirring some vinegar into the milk of your choice and letting the mixture stand for a few minutes before using.

It is remarkable how the small amount of acidity elevates the biscuits from good to great (trust me; I made the biscuits with water and with plain milk, first. Souring the milk is the way to go here!).

You won’t have to cut in/work in chilled butter or fat, either. Instead, stir in the oil of your choice (my choice is olive oil) along with the sour milk. After that, just drop, bake and eat!

Step by Step Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F (210C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a small cup or bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let stand at least 2 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the milk mixture and olive oil until blended.
  5. Immediately drop 6 equal portion of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes until puffed and golden brown at the edges. Serve warm or cool completely.

How to Serve Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits

It should go without saying that these biscuits are perfect alongside a mug of hot soup for supper, but do not forget about lunch (um, yes, I would like a biscuit sandwich) and breakfast (bring on the jam!).

grain-free drop biscuit, split open and filled with jam

Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuit Variations

A plain biscuit is always grand, but depending on your mood and inclination, you may want to play dress-up by adding some stir-ins or sprinkles. The sky’s the limit, but here are some of my favorite options:

  • Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., rosemary, parsley, thyme, herbes de Provence)
  • Cheese (nondairy, or some nutritional yeast for cheez-y flavor)
  • Seeds (e.g., sesame, poppy, hemp, or an assortment + dried minced onion & garlic for an “everything” biscuit)
  • Flaked coconut (stir some in & sprinkle some on top for toasted coconut bliss)
  • Spices + sweetness (e.g., cinnamon sugar, cardamom, ginger, pumpkin pie spice)
a black cooling rack topped with multiple versions of vegan biscuits

It’s hard to choose a favorite, but my coconut biscuit variation is topping my list these days. I added a restrained slather of ginger preserves on this beauty late this morning for my second breakfast (#eatlikeahobbit). Happy baking, everyone!

How to Store Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits

Store the cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 5 days or the freezer for 3 months.

coconut topped grain-free vegan biscuit
Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits (Grain-Free)

Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits (Grain-Free)

Yield: 6 biscuits
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Easy-to-make vegan chickpea flour drop biscuits that are grain-free, gluten-free, and scrumptious! They can be varied in umpteen different ways to suit your tastes and preferences, too. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (118 mL) nondairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (150 g) chickpea flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons (45 mL) oil of choice (I used olive oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F (210C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small cup or bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let stand at least 2 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the milk mixture and olive oil until blended. (Note: if the biscuit dough seems dry, add a tablespoon or more milk, or water).
  4. Immediately drop 6 equal portion of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes until puffed and golden brown at the edges.
  6. Serve warm or cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 5 days or the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1 biscuit
Amount Per Serving Calories 138Total Fat 8.6gSaturated Fat 1.2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 286mgCarbohydrates 11.6gFiber 2.2gSugar 2.1gProtein 4.5g

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Fiona

Wednesday 30th of August 2023

If making these sweet how much suger and dry fruit can I add?

Camilla

Thursday 31st of August 2023

Hi Fiona, Depending on how much sweetness you are after, I suggest somewhere between 1 to 3 tablespoons of sweetener. You can add between 3 and 8 tablespoons chopped dried fruit. :)

Fiona

Friday 30th of June 2023

Can the vinegar be replaced with anything else as I'm allergic too it. I'm also allergic to lemons and oranges. Thanks

Fiona

Saturday 8th of July 2023

@Camilla, hi we did this with plain yought and milk mix and they turned out good although they were a little brown think next time middle shelf and slightly lower temperature as we used a fan oven

Camilla

Tuesday 4th of July 2023

Hi Fiona,

Cream of tartar (you can find it where you find spices) can be used as an acidic replacement for vinegar and lemon juice. It has a unique tart flavor (it is what gives snickerdoodle cookies their unique tangy flavor).

Fiona

Thursday 29th of June 2023

Can you make this without vinegar?

Camilla

Friday 14th of July 2023

Hi Fiona, You can use lemon juice or cream of tartar in place of the vinegar. You need one of these acidic ingredients in the mix to activate the baking soda.

Mary

Saturday 20th of May 2023

Why so much sodium in one little biscuit? I will eliminate the 1/4 tsp but that isn't much??? Help please as these sound good but I am on a strict low sodium diet.

Camilla

Monday 22nd of May 2023

Hi Mary, Baking powder and baking soda both contain sodium. You can buy reduced sodium baking powder to reduced sodium in baked goods. You can also eliminate the salt, entirely, if that is what you prefer.

Regina

Thursday 17th of November 2022

Chef Camilla,

Perfect, yummy, light, fluffy and just all around good. I can't say enough good things about these biscuits. Oh, and easy breezy. Thank you, girl. You rock!

Camilla

Thursday 8th of December 2022

So flattered, Regina! ?

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