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This collection of chickpea flour recipes includes more than 115 vegan and gluten-free ideas, from high-protein breads and muffins to cookies, crackers, flatbreads, tofu, and easy savory meals. Whether you’re new to chickpea flour or already love baking with it, you’ll find plenty of simple, nourishing recipes to explore!
Chickpea flour is one of the most versatile ingredients in my kitchen. I use it all the time! Made from ground chickpeas, it is naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and works beautifully in both savory and sweet recipes. Over the years, I have developed more than 115 chickpea flour recipes, from sandwich breads and muffins to cookies, crackers, cheese, and so much more!
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- What Is Chickpea Flour?
- Why Cook & Bake With Chickpea Flour?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Most Popular Chickpea Flour Recipes
- Chickpea Flour Loaf Breads, Biscuits & Crusts
- Chickpea Flour Muffins
- Chickpea Flour Tortillas & Flatbreads
- Chickpea Flour Breakfasts
- Chickpea Flour Tofu, Cheese & Sauces
- Chickpea Flour Frittatas & Quiches
- Chickpea Flour Snacks & Crackers
- Chickpea Flour Cookies & Cakes
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What Is Chickpea Flour?
Chickpea flour is a naturally gluten-free flour made from ground chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). It is high in plant-based protein and fiber and can be used in everything from breads and muffins to pancakes, crackers, and savory recipes. Chickpea flour is also sometimes called garbanzo bean flour, gram flour, or besan, depending on the variety and region.
Why Cook & Bake With Chickpea Flour?
- naturally gluten-free and grain-free
- high protein compared to many flours
- high fiber compared to other flours
- mild flavor that works beautifully in sweet and savory recipes
- great for grain-free baking (works as both an egg replacement and flour)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is chickpea flour gluten-free? Yes! Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free because it is made from ground chickpeas (garbanzo beans), not wheat or grains. It is a popular ingredient in gluten-free baking because it adds both structure and protein.
- Is chickpea flour high in protein? Compared to many flours, yes. Chickpea flour is naturally high in plant-based protein and fiber, which makes it especially useful in vegan and gluten-free recipes. It can help breads, muffins, and savory bakes feel more satisfying and substantial.
- Can chickpea flour replace wheat flour? Sometimes, but not always in a direct 1:1 swap. Chickpea flour behaves differently from wheat flour because it contains no gluten and absorbs moisture differently. It works best in recipes specifically developed for chickpea flour baking.
- What does chickpea flour taste like? Chickpea flour has a mild, slightly nutty flavor with subtle savory notes. In savory recipes, it tastes hearty and satisfying, while in baked goods the flavor becomes much milder once combined with other ingredients.
- Is chickpea flour the same as besan? Yes, in that they are both flours made from dried chickpeas. They can be used interchangeably, but there can be slight differences. Besan is usually made from split brown chickpeas (chana dal), while chickpea flour in North America is often made from white chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Both work similarly in most recipes.
Most Popular Chickpea Flour Recipes
Chickpea Flour Loaf Breads, Biscuits & Crusts
Chickpea flour works beautifully in gluten-free loaf breads because of its protein structure. The following recipes include simple sandwich breads, biscuits and crusts.
Chickpea Flour Protein Bread (10g per slice)
Chickpea Flour Sandwich Bread (Vegan, Grain-free)
3 Ingredient Grain-Free Vegan Sandwich Bread (Oil-free)
3-Ingredient Chickpea Flour Beer Bread (Vegan, Oil-Free, GF)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (Grain-free, Oil-free)
Vegan Maple Chickpea Flour Banana Breads (Grain-free, Oil-free)
Vegan Grain-Free Pumpkin Bread (Oil-free)
Chickpea Flour Oat Bread (Yeast-free, Oil-free, GF)
Chickpea Flour Flax Sandwich Bread (V, GF, Oil-free)
Vegan Cranberry Orange Chickpea Flour Bread (Oil-free, GF)
Chocolate Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (Vegan, GF, Oil-Free Option)
Vegan Almond Flour Bread with Yeast (Oil-free, GF)
High-Protein Chickpea Flour Cornbread (Vegan, Grain Free)
Vegan Grain-Free Cornbread Stuffing
Vegan Chickpea Flour Drop Biscuits (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
Vegan Grain-Free Drop Biscuits (Oil-Free, Easy)
Grain-Free Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Vegan Gluten-Free Cauliflower Biscuits (4 ingredients, Oil-free)
Blueberry Chickpea Flour Bread (Vegan, Grain-Free & High Protein)
Chickpea Flour Brown Rice Breads (V, GF)
No-Roll Chickpea Flour Pie Crust (Grain-Free, V)
Parsnip Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust (3 ingredients, Vegan, GF)
Chickpea Flour Muffins
Chickpea flour adds both protein and structure (working as both an egg substitute and flour) in these easy, gluten-free vegan muffins (includes both savory muffins and sweet muffins).
Vegan Hash Brown Omelet Muffins (Made w/ Chickpea Flour)
Savory Plant-Based Egg & Vegetable Muffins (Pajeon-Inspired)
Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole Muffins (Oil-Free)
Savory Chickpea Flour Quinoa Muffins (Vegan, High Protein, Gluten-Free)
Vegan Quinoa Omelet Muffins
Vegan Chickpea Flour Soda Bread {oil-free, grain-free}
Vegan French Toast Muffins (GF)
Grain-Free Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Vegan Crumb Coffee Cake Muffins (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)
Chickpea Flour Beer Bread Muffins (V, GF)
Vegan & Grain-Free Hummingbird Muffins
Chickpea Flour Zucchini Muffins (Vegan, Oil-Free, Grain-Free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Pumpkin Muffins (Grain-free, Oil-free)
3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Banana Muffins (V, GF, Oil-Free)
3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Date Muffins (V, GF, Oil-Free)
3 Ingredient Vegan Zucchini Muffins (Grain free, Oil free)
Gingerbread Chickpea Flour Muffins (Vegan, GF)
Vegan Cranberry Orange Chickpea Flour Muffins (Grain-Free)
Vegan Applesauce Chickpea Flour Muffins (GF, Oil-Free)
Grain-Free Banana Bran Muffins (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Coconut-Lime Chickpea Flour Muffins (Vegan, Oil-Free, Grain-Free)
Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Flour Muffins (Gluten-free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Broccoli Muffins (Oil-Free, Grain-free)
Chickpea Flour Tortillas & Flatbreads
Use chickpea flour to make minimalist tortillas, flatbreads and naan, all with minimal effort and maximal flavor!
High Protein Chickpea Flour Tortillas (Grain-Free, 2-Ingredients)
2-Ingredient Grain-Free Tortillas (High-Protein, No Rolling)
2 Ingredient Spinach Tortillas (Vegan, Oil-free, Grain-free)
3-Ingredient Oat Chickpea Tortillas (Vegan, Oil-Free, GF)
3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Vegetable Flatbread (V, GF)
4 Ingredient Zucchini Skillet Flatbreads (Vegan, Grain-Free)
Chickpea Flour Naan (Vegan, Grain-free)
2-Ingredient Socca (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) – Crispy, Gluten-Free & Vegan
Chickpea Flour Breakfasts
Pancakes, waffles, crepes, bagels, and scrambles can all be made with one frugal ingredient: chickpea flour!
3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Waffles (Vegan, Oil-Free, GF)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Pancakes (3-ingredients, Grain-free)
Blueberry Maple Baked Pancake (Vegan, Grain-free)
Grain-Free Vegan Muffin Tin Pancakes
High-Protein Vegan Crepes (Gluten-Free)
Easy 1-Ingredient Vegan Scramble (Oil-Free, Soy-Free)
Vegan Gluten-Free Dutch Baby (5 ingredients, High Protein)
Vegan Zucchini Omelets (High Protein)
Quinoa Spinach Breakfast Bars (Vegan, Oil-Free, GF)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Bagels (Oil-free, GF)
Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes (Oil-free, Grain-Free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Breakfast Cookies (oil-free, grain-free)
Zucchini Oat Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, GF)
Vegan Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies (oil-free, GF)
Chickpea Flour Tofu, Cheese & Sauces
Chickpea flour has been used for centuries to make a quick and simple version of tofu (shan tofu). The same structure used to make chickpea flour tofu can also be used to make chickpea flour cheese and sauces.
Chickpea Flour Tofu (soy-free, a.k.a. Burmese Tofu)
Chickpea Flour Queso (Nut-Free, High Protein)
Chickpea Flour Cheddar Cheese (Vegan, Oil-Free, Nut-Free)
4-Ingredient Vegan Chickpea Flour Mayonnaise (nut-free, soy-free)
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup (High Protein)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Tofu Egg Salad (Soy-Free & High Protein)
Chickpea Flour Frittatas & Quiches
Chickpea flour makes a remarkable egg replacement, ideal for making vegan frittatas and quiches.
3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Frittata (Vegan, Oil-free)
Vegan Lentil Frittata Bars (Oil-free, GF)
Tex-Mex Black Bean Vegan Frittatas (High Protein)
Chickpea Flour Tortilla Espanola Muffins (Vegan, Grain-free)
Chickpea Flour Vegetable Frittatas V, GF)
Chickpea Flour Mini Quiches {Vegan, GF}
Chickpea Flour Broccoli Pasta Frittatas (vegan, grain-free)
Sweet Potato Kale Chickpea Flour Frittata {vegan, soy-free}
Vegan Millet Kale Quiches (High Protein)
Chickpea Flour Snacks & Crackers
Looking for a whole food, high protein snack? Chickpea flour is the answer! Check out these easy and portable chickpea flour crackers and snacks that are great for lunchboxes, too.
Mini Chickpea Flour Pizzas (High Protein)
Chickpea Flour French Fries (Panisses)
Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Bites (4-ingredients, GF, oil-free option)
Baked Chickpea Flour Broccoli Tots {Grain-Free, Vegan}
Vegan Paella Minis {gluten-free, made in muffin tin}
Vegan Red Beans & Rice Minis (oil-free, GF)
High Protein Baked Spaghetti Minis (Vegan, GF, Oil-Free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Breadsticks (Grain-free)
Baked Chickpea Flour Eggplant Fries {Grain-Free, Vegan}
5 Minute Chickpea Flour Soup (V, GF)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Zucchini Fritters (Grain-Free)
Chickpea Flour, Chia & Oat Granola Bars (GF + V)
Cheese-y Chickpea Flour Crackers (High Protein)
2-Ingredient Chickpea Flour Crackers (High-Protein, No Rolling)
Almond Oat Chickpea Flour Crackers (V, GF)
Roasted Chickpea Butter (Nut-Free Peanut Butter)
Chickpea Flour Cookies & Cakes
Chickpea flour for cookies, cakes, and other desserts? Yes! You will love the soft, tender texture it creates (all with a boost of protein and fiber).
Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies (Vegan, Oil-Free, GF)
Chickpea Flour Coconut Macaroons (Vegan, Grain-Free)
Jumbo Grain-Free Chocolate Cookies (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Cut-Out Cookies (Grain-free, Nut-free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Pumpkin Cookies (oil-free)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chickpea Flour Cookies (GF, V)
Chickpea Flour Biscotti (Vegan, Grain-free)
Chickpea Flour Biscotti Thins (Vegan, GF, Oil-Free Option)
Chickpea Flour Shortbread Cookies (Grain-free, Vegan)
Coconut Lime Chickpea Flour Shortbread (Grain-Free, Vegan)
Lemon Chickpea Flour Shortbread Cookies (V, GF)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Snickerdoodles (Grain-free)
Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Flour Cookies (GF)
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle (Grain-free, Oil-free)
Vegan Grain-Free Vanilla Layer Cake
Vegan Chickpea Flour Banana Cake (Grain-Free)
Vegan Chickpea Flour Chocolate Cake (Grain-Free, 1-bowl)
Vegan Coconut Flour Cupcakes (Grain-free, Nut-free)
Vegan Grain-Free Gingerbread Cakes (Oil-free)
Chickpea Flour Gingerbread Bundt Cake (Vegan, GF)
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