Coco Gram Marbles

Who doesn’t love chickpeas? These tiny protein-rich balls are perfect for every dish and every individual. Blend them into gram flour and incorporate them into any recipe you desire. Chickpeas are versatile legumes with a mild, nutty flavor. The flour obtained by grinding dried chickpeas serves as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, which you can easily prepare at home and has recently gained worldwide appeal. Coco Gram Marbles help keep the added grams to a minimum.

When we made them during an Ayurvedic massage course at our Yoga center in Sintra, Portugal, the desserts were quickly devoured during break time. They are prepared with coconut flakes and gram flour.

You might have heard of polyphenols—antioxidants present in considerable amounts in coco gram flour. These compounds combat free radicals, especially those generated from fast foods, thereby improving overall health and performance. Moreover, wheat flour typically has more calories than gram flour, making gram flour a preferable choice for a nutrient-dense, lower-calorie option.

Another unique benefit of chickpea flour is its ability to help control hunger by moderating ghrelin, the hunger hormone. Lower ghrelin levels promote a feeling of fullness, which in turn can help manage body weight.

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Coco Gram Marbles

Dessert – Asian

By Monisha shivananada – Serves: 8

Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 30 minutes

Coco Gram Marbles are a high-protein, gluten-free, and lactose-free snack. Perfect for vegans and anyone seeking a healthy treat, these marbles combine the nutritional benefits of gram flour and coconut to offer a satisfying dessert option.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup gram flour (available at any Asian store)
• 1 cup water and a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup rice syrup
• 2 drops jasmine or rosemary essential oil (optional)
• 1/2 cup fine desiccated coconut or coconut flakes.

Instructions

1

Sieve the gram flour into a pan to remove any lumps, ensuring a fine texture.

2

Add the water to the pan and whisk thoroughly until the gram flour dissolves completely; then add the rice syrup, essential oil, and salt.

3

Place the pot over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.

4

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool, during which it will become even thicker.

5

Once completely cooled, divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls using your palms. You can form 15 to 20 balls, depending on your preferred size, though a double marble size is ideal.

6

Spread the fine desiccated coconut or coconut flakes on a tray.

7

Roll each gram ball in the coconut until fully coated.

8

Optionally, garnish each ball with a clove bud, physalis, seasonal berries, or a natural jam for added flavor.

Nutrition

• 96.4 Calories
• 13.6g Carbohydrates
• 0.0mg Cholesterol
• 3.7g Fat
• 1.1g Fiber
• 2.0g Protein
• 0.0mg Sodium
• 0.0g Trans fat

Notes

Variation: You can add chocolate or carob powder to the gram flour for a healthy chocolatey twist, or use any essential oil of your choice.