Popsugar Health & Fitness Vegan Vegan Chickpea Recipes From Breakfast to Dessert, These 11 Healthy Chickpea Recipes Will Make Your Vegan Dreams Come True 10 May 2019 by Christina Stiehl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography When you think of chickpeas, you probably think of the go-to ways to cook with them: hummus, falafel, and three-bean chili. And while chickpeas are essential for all of those dishes, there are more creative ways to cook with this fibre-filled, protein-packed bean. Chickpeas are a vegan's best friend because they add bulk and flavour to so many meat- and dairy-free meals while also being satiating. Ahead, find 11 creative ways to use chickpeas for healthy vegan meals — including cookies (yes, cookies!). Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Quinoa Veggie Burger Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Forget those limp, frozen, and stale veggie burger patties you get at the store; this flavourful homemade veggie burger is spiced perfectly right. Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger 1 / 6 Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Broccoli Buddha Bowl Meal Prep Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Buddha bowls are the perfect thing to meal prep to set up your week for success. Make a big batch on Sunday, and enjoy this delicious meal for days! Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and broccoli Buddha bowl meal prep 2 / 6 Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Looking for something crunchy and sweet? Snack on these cocoa cinnamon sugar roasted chickpeas for less than 150 calories a serving. Get the recipe: cocoa cinnamon sugar roasted chickpeas 3 / 6 Chickpea Cookie Dough Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lizzie Fuhr Yes, cookie dough can be vegan! This chickpea cookie dough recipe also has more protein and fibre and less sugar than the regular store-bought stuff. Get the recipe: chickpea cookie dough 4 / 6 Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Make a warm bowl of savory comfort food with this vegan curry. For the best flavour, make it in a slow cooker. Get the recipe: chickpea coconut curry with sweet potatoes 5 / 6 Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar This smashed avocado chickpea salad makes a healthy lunch that's packed with protein and healthy fats that will keep you full well until dinner. Get the recipe: smashed avocado chickpea salad 6 / 6 VeganHealthy RecipesHealthy LivingVegetarian