Gluten free Recipes using Chickpea Flour

Golden, nutty and versatile, chickpea flour is the simplest ingredient that can turn into something delicious. From crisp-edged flatbreads to spiced fritters, from cookies to waffles, it’s a staple that carries stories from all around the world. In this post I'll share delicious savory and sweet ideas that show just how fun and easy it is creating gluten free chickpea flour recipes!

Chickpea flour is also known as besan, gram or garbanzo flour, depending on the geographical area and how it's made.
Besan and gram flour come from brown chickpeas and it has a more earthy flavor.
Chickpea/garbanzo flour is a more generic term to define a flour made from light chickpeas, with a milder flavor.
Using this flour is a great way to get crisp edges and soft centers, it absorbs spices beautifully and works in both savoury and sweet dishes.
You can make easy dishes with chickpea flour as a main ingredient, or use it as binder and egg replacer.
Another great thing about cooking with chickpea flour is that it's packed with plant-based protein, as it can contain up to 22 grams of protein (for 100 grams).
That is why it also makes a good egg substitute in vegan recipes!

In this roundup of gluten free chickpea flour recipes you will find:

• quick, easy recipes perfect for appetizer, dinner and desserts
• savory dishes like wraps, tortillas, tofu, omelette, fritters and frittata
• sweet recipes like cookies and waffles

So let's dive into this roundup of delicious chickpea flour recipes!

Snacks & Appetizers

Baked Chickpea Chips (Gluten free, Vegan)

These gluten free vegan baked chickpea chips are a wholesome and flavorful snack and appetizer! Everyone will love them!

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Chickpea Fries (Baked option) | Gluten free * Vegan

Call them chickpea flour fries, panisse or simply chickpea fries, these are the perfect gluten free vegan appetizer to go with your aperitif!

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How to Make Falafel and a KoMo Classic Grain Mill Review

Learn how to make homemade falafel balls using your own flours and using a Komo Classic Grain Mill and leave those mixes on the store shelf!

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Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)

Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed!

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Crispy Chickpea Flour Crackers (with chia & flaxseed)

If you love crispy salty snacks, then you’re going to love these Crispy Chickpea Flour Crackers. They’re made with chia and flaxseed for extra

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Omapodi | crunchy chickpea noodles

One of the easiest crunchy extruded snacks that you can make at home is omapodi. This is a extruded chickpea noodle snack, ajwain sev, flavoured with carom (omam) seeds and salt.

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Kothimbir Vadi

Kothimbir vadi are herby, crispy, nutty, irresistibly good Maharashtrian fried snacks made with coriander leaves, chickpea flour, and spices.

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Chickpea Flour Savory Recipes

Chickpea Scramble

Chickpea Scramble is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and soy-free! Enjoy it with your favorite veggies for a filling plant-based breakfast.

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Eggless Breakfast Muffins (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Eggless Breakfast Muffins are mini plant-based frittatas made with chickpea flour, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, spinach, and seasoning.

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Glutenfree & vegan thin Dutch pancakes from chickpea flour

Thin Dutch pancakes. Not with wheat, eggs and milk but with just chickpea flour and water. So completely glutenfree and vegan.

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Italian farinata di ceci: glutenfree & vegan chickpea flatbread

Traditional Italian flatbread. Baked in a skillet in the oven. Gluten, dairy and egg free. Eaten around Genoa as an appetizer or side dish.

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Vegan, glutenfree & fatfree leek quiche with chickpea crust - Cook ME free

Glutenfree & vegan quiche with leeks and sundried tomatoes. With a chickpea flour crust. Maple syrup makes it soft and creamy, no oil needed.

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Easy Besan Shimla Mirch Recipe

Besan Shimla mirch is an easy recipe that takes just 20 minutes. Made with bell peppers (capsicum), gram flour, and spices, it is delicious!

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Tofu Meatballs (Vegan and Gluten-Free) - My Quiet Kitchen

Tofu Meatballs are so flavorful and satisfying! With high-protein tofu and chickpea flour, prep is easy and they have the best texture.

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Tofu Burger Recipe (Chick’n Style)

Tofu burgers are packed with flavor and have the best meaty texture to hold up on a bun! High protein and versatile, with gluten-free option.

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White Wine Gravy (Gluten-Free)

This rich and flavorful White Wine Gravy is completely vegan, oil-free, and fat-free! It’s perfect for pouring on everything from mashed potatoes to meatless mains.

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Fritters & Frittata

Gluten Free Onion Bhaji, Indian Restaurant Style

Boasting onions coated in a crispy, perfectly spiced batter, you won’t be able to stop coming back for more of these gluten free onion bhaji.

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Easy Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Gluten-Free, with Chickpea Flour) — Plantbasedredhead

Vegan zucchini fritters with chickpea flour – gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. High in protein, full of flavor, and easy to prepare.

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Vegan Winter Squash Frittata Breakfast Cups

Miss the taste of eggs in the morning? My Vegan Winter Squash Frittata Breakfast Cups taste just as great while being plant-based and oil-free!

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Vegan Frittata with Chickpea Flour

Flavorful vegan frittata made with chickpea flour! Eggless no dairy frittata without tofu, perfect for a quick meal and savory breakfast!

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Curried Carrot Fritters

Light & perfectly spiced Curried Carrot Fritters. Quick, simple, delicious, and perfect for using up an overabundance of carrots. You can even use your carrot tops if you have them!

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Aussie Vegan Zucchini Slice

I had somehow forgotten just how delicious a good Vegan Zucchini Slice could be! I’m an Aussie (Louise here!) so growing up, zucchini slice was an

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Vegan Omelette

Protein-packed and full of eggy flavor, this loaded Vegan Omelette is satisfying, delicious and takes just 10 minutes to make.

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Vegan Chickpea Flour Omelette

Vegans can have their omelettes too! With chickpea flour and spiked with nutritional yeast, a vegan chickpea flour omelette, gluten-free and soy-free wins!

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Sweet Treats using Chickpea Flour

Choco-Gingerbread Baked Donuts | Gluten free * Vegan

Gluten free vegan chocolate gingerbread donuts, ready in half an hour, very soft, very tasty!

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Chickpea Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

A gluten-free, vegan and egg-free options . Chickpea Waffles gives you the best of two worlds, a breakfast staple and protein to get your day started.

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With Chickpea Flour

Enjoy the warm flavors of pumpkin spice in these gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Made with chickpea flour for a wholesome twist.

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Banana Tahini Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Banana tahini cookies are a soft cookie with favorite comfort flavors. Vegan and gluten free, these cookies can be enjoyed by all!

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