The following is a list of chickpea FLOUR recipes (not whole, canned garbanzo beans). Have you ever tried the flour before? I had never heard of it before I started eating gluten-free but now that I've tried it I'm so glad that I did because I love it!
I love garbanzo bean flour * because it is naturally gluten-free and has a nutty, almost "golden" taste to it. I dare you to be adventurous and try something new. You may be surprised by how good it tastes!
Remember that GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, CHICKPEA FLOUR, GRAM FLOUR, and BESAN flour are all the SAME THING! An interesting fact is that if you look at the ingredients of what is called gluten-free flour, the first ingredient is usually garbanzo beans.
Chickpeas are a legume that contains lots of protein and fiber and they have a great nutty flavor and are most popular in countries such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Australia. They are becoming more popular in the United States, especially with people who are allergic to gluten.
I have a good variety of recipes below to help if you are new to cooking with chickpea flour or are a lover of it. I hope that at least a few of these recipes will speak to you.
Wondering where to find chickpea flour? I like to either buy it all ready to go (see links on this page) or you can make your own by buying dried garbanzo beans, which I buy in the bulk section at my local grocery store. See the "recipe" below for directions.
PrintRecipe
How to Make Chickpea Flour
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: DIY
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Simple instructions about how to make chickpea flour (aka garbanzo bean flour)
Ingredients
- 2 cup dried chickpeas
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas in a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix * with the dry container or Blendtec *. Blend for about three minutes until it is a fine flour.
- Alternatively, you may use a food processor or regular blender. It will not turn it completely into a fine flour, but you can put all the flour through a double mesh strainer * over a bowl and use the fine flour that comes into the bowl.
- Use the flour fresh or store it in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Notes
- Any amount of chickpeas may be used. 2 cups is the amount that seems to work the best in my Vitamix.
FAQ
You may replace up to twenty-five percent of all-purpose flour with it and not have to change the recipe.
BUT I recommend always following a recipe that has been tested and proven such as the recipes below. You usually cannot substitute it 1:1 for all-purpose flour.
Yes. It is an excellent choice for gluten-free baking or even in savory dishes since it is so versatile. Since it is just blended up dried chickpeas, it is both gluten-free and healthy.
It is high in protein, fiber, and iron. After all, it is just ground up dried chickpeas. It is definitely the cheapest way to make it. In fact, I had a hard time find chickpea flour when I was shopping around so I just made my own.
It is the exact same thing as garbanzo bean flour. Garbanzo beans and chickpeas are the exact same thing. Just different names for the same thing.
It can also be called besan flour or gram flour. It's very common in India and gluten-free cooking.
Recipe List
Pancakes - My Natural Family
Egg - Banana - Honey - Berries
This is my own personal recipe I totally made up so I'm just a bit biased toward it but I love it. It's super easy to literally whip up in minutes with a fork in a bowl, they have a wonderful consistency and they are very filling. Now I can't eat "regular" pancakes since I'm used to these!
Cheddar Biscuits - Chameleon Kitchen
Butter - Cheddar Cheese - Sour Cream
This is for a simple batch of cheddar biscuits. When I found this recipe I chose to include it because before I ever had to limit my diet I LOVED going to the restaurant Red Lobster and one of the best parts was always getting their cheddar biscuits. They are to die for, so good!
Mini Loaves for Breakfast - The Scratch Artist
Flax Seed Meal - Real Salt - Eggs - Fresh Rosemary - Olive Oil
This is for mini savory loaves of bread which include recipes for 3 different flavor variations which are: Sun-dried tomato, parmesan, and basil loaf - Spinach, feta cheese and tomato loaf - mushroom, sage and onion loaf. This post says they are good for breakfast but I think these mini loaves would work well for a snack or even part of a meal.
Tandoori Sweet Potato Socca Pizzas - Eat Love Eat
Olive Oil - Sweet Potato - Tandoori Seasoning - Red Cabbage - Avocado - Onions - Fresh Coriander - Lemon
I wouldn't really call these pizzas but they resemble somewhat of a pizza with a bread-like base with the avocado sauce and toppings on it. It is fun that they are smaller which works well with children. It can be helpful and fun anytime our children can custom make their own version of dinner. One of my daughters hates cheese and a different daughter loves cheese but hates chicken. If we were to never use those to ingredients you can see how much of a problem that would make!
Banana Bread - Ambitious Kitchen
Bananas - Honey - Vanilla - Eggs - Coconut Oil - Apple Cider Vinegar - Baking Soda - Cinnamon - Real Salt - Optional add-ins: Walnut or Pecans, Chocolate Chips - Coconut - Blueberries
I have seen a LOT of banana bread recipes and what excited me about this one other than it uses chickpea flour and the amount of fruit it contains. The optional toppings all sound so good with this bread I am not sure which one to try first...which toppings do you think you will try first?
Double Chocolate Cookies - Power Hungry
Cocoa Powder - Baking Soda - Real Salt - Egg - Coconut Oil - Coconut Sugar - Vanilla - Chocolate Chips
Alright, I had to include at least one recipe for those chocolate lovers out there! Yes, if that is you might enjoy these double chocolate cookies. You could make these for a party or other gathering and are sure to be a hit by a lot of people there. I know I would be happy if someone brought these cookies to a party I was at!
The Best Cauliflower Pizza - Ascension Kitchen
Cauliflower - Onions - Flax Meal - Nutritional Yeast - Fresh Basil - Olive Oil - Real Salt
The last one we have for you today is a cauliflower pizza crust and then you can choose what toppings you want to put on top. I love using cauliflower crusts because it has the same crispiness as a regular pizza crust but a lot more nutrients.
Chocolate Chip Cookies - Vegan Richa
Flax Seed Meal - Maple Syrup - Molasses - Sugar - Vanilla - Oil - Baking Soda - Almond Flour - Chocolate Chips - Real Salt
I used to question when people claim their chocolate chip cookie recipe is "healthy". It just didn't seem like healthy and cookies could be in the same sentence. Now that I spend a LOT of time looking at different recipes I can say there are definitely some recipes that are healthier than "normal" cookies and have foods that are in fact good for you.
These cookies are no exception. They are gluten-free, vegan, and are packed with protein. These are for sure a good option when looking for a better alternative to the traditional recipe.
Broccoli Fritters - Healthier Steps
Broccoli - Onion - Cilantro - Garlic - Flax Seed Meal - Cumin - Coconut Oil - Real Salt
This is a good twist on fritters using broccoli and chickpea flour as the main ingredients. I appreciate this recipe is still crisp without deep frying them. the fritters can be paired with a salad, guacamole, or your favorite meat to have a well-rounded meal.
3-Ingredient Grain-Free Tortillas - A Saucy Kitchen
Tapioca Flour - Coconut Milk
I love simple recipes that only use ingredients in them. I then know exactly what I am eating and I am not putting a lot of unnecessary ingredients in my body when I could make the same thing with a few ingredients. These grain-free tortillas are made of just tapioca and chickpea flour and coconut milk combined.
Pizza Crust - Kitchen Stewardship
Real Salt - Cumin - Olive Oil - Oregano - Garlic Powder
One of the favorites and easiest meals is pizza because of the versatility and customization for individuals to have exactly one they want! This is a great recipe for a grain-free pizza crust that is also high in protein! This recipe uses only uses 6 ingredients total!
Homemade Pasta - Snixy Kitchen
Tapioca Starch - Sweet Rice Flour - Xanthan Gum - Eggs - Olive Oil - Real Salt
It is not often people take the time to make homemade pasta but fresh homemade pasta always tastes better the store-bought pasta. This is a simple recipe that is similar to traditional pasta, unlike some gluten-free pasta recipes.
Crepes or High-Protein Wraps - Sweet as Honey
Real Salt - Cumin - Oregano - Coconut Oil
This is a three-ingredient (plus optional spices) crepe/wrap recipe and is egg-free and gluten-free. The recipe works well with savory flavors of your choice and is simple to make. This is a good one to always keep on hand and can be used in some many different ways!
Olive Bread - Contendedness Cooking
Lemon - Baking Soda - Sunflower Seeds - Green Olives - Tahini - Olive Oil - Garlic
The last recipe on this list is for a homemade loaf of bread. The recipe is gluten-free and vegan. This recipe combined with hummus and your favorite toppings makes for a yummy snack or meal.
Willow
Excellent list of recipes that use chickpea flour! Thanks for sharing my Vegetable Fritters! Sharing now!
Rebecca
You're welcome - and I hope I can bring you lots of traffic.
Isidor Chait
Hi, thank you for many interesting recipes and great ideas.
I wonder, is it possible to use chickpea flower in humus preparation.
If anyone tried, please share your experience, and if you did in what proportion is water to flower.
Thank you, for you response.
Rebecca
I tried it once and it was a disaster, but maybe some one else has done it successfully?
Freda @ Aromatic essence
Hi Rebecca! This is an amazing compilation! Thanks so much for featuring my ' Savory chickpea flour crepes' 🙂
Regards, Freda!
Rebecca
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
AJ Barney
you have really inspired me to try these!
Mina Joshi
Thank you so much for including my Gujarati pudla recipe in your list of recipes. The various brands sold in UK supermarkets and Indian stores are all of good quality. It's best to but in small quantities and store it in air tight containers and use it up as soon as you can.
Alita Alexander
Thank you! I'm new here and can't wait to start trying your recipes! They sound fabulous!
Jana Hadas
Could you sent me recipe for those crackers,I it didn't open for me.
I just bougt Besan flour after reading Grain Brain book and Wheat Belly cookbook, and I am going to change my cooking for good forever.
Rebecca
Here's the correct link to that recipe - http://cleangreensimple.com/2011/03/crackers/
shannon
Just to let you know that the chickpea tofu is a dead link.
Rebecca
thank you for letting me know. I have updated it now.
Beth
Can't wait to try these recipes!!! I have 3 bags of gram flour, want to venture from just Indian grub. Thanx!
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit
Hey Rebecca! Hope you are well... I'm in LOVE with chickpea flour. I use it all the time, especially for sweet things. I just created (dairy-free + grain-free + vegan) ice cream donut sandwiches using chickpea flour... they were out of this WORLD! Great roundup 🙂
gee
Just love the recpies
Debbie Jennings
Can't wait to try several of these recipes....thanks so much!
Luca Licata
Hi
The Original Italian Flatbread are called Panelle Siciliane and it is an antique recipe for this type of food in Sicily, we are eating the panelle only with Bread and sometimes together with roasted aubergines, the recipe is very easy, Chickpeas flour, salt, sunflower oil, parsley and some black pepper 🙂
Look it up!!
Thanks for your recipes, very interesting
Regards
Luca
Sandra Johnson
Great to find chick pea flour recipes !! Bought a 5kd/11 lb bag two years ago...and was told it was only good for crackers. Thanx
brian
It's the best soup thickener I have ever used. Just be sure not to use too much.
Sarah Day
Great recipes! Can't wait to try them. Hope you don't mind, but I am linking to your post in a post of mine on healthy eating. Had planned to link to a description of what besan is, but this is a whole lot more interesting.
Rebecca
That's fine. Thanks for stopping by!
DetoxMama
What a great list of recipes! I love this! I also love what a great range of delicious international foods you have here. I have been making my own alternative flours since going GF and am excited to try out some recipes made with chickpea flour. Thanks!
Holly F.
I've tried garbanzo bean flour before but the taste was so strong. Do you thing some brands are better? What do you use?
Rebecca
The only brand I've tried is Bob's Red Mill and I buy it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Garbanzo-22-Ounce/dp/B004VLSUGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378609856&sr=8-1&keywords=bob%27s+red+mill+garbanzo It can be kind of strong so that's why I do things like put maple syrup on it or mix something in with it and then you can barely taste it. The only time I notice a difference is when it's plain and even then you get used to it and I even like the taste most of the time now.
Cheryl Z
If you taste the raw batter, it will taste nasty!!! I think that's what you are tasting and what you might mean by strong. The bean taste is virtually indiscernible in the cooked product.
Monia
@Cheryl -- I find that if you make your own flour it tastes sooo much better. If you buy dried chickpeas and blend them up in a strong blender and sift and blend.... that is all that you need to do and it really makes a difference in flavor IMO. A lot of people will sprout their chickpeas then re-dry them in a dehydrator to then blend into flour. It is supposed to be more nutritious and extra healthy. I have not tried sprouting then drying (a little lazy...) but grinding from dry is the way I do it.
c
Put cinnamon in your pancakes and you won't notice that taste.
Loree
Thank you so much for all of the AWESOME recipes! I can't wait to try all of these!