When reader Sue D. shared this creative muffin recipe with us, we were instantly intrigued. Chickpeas for breakfast? Yes, and you won’t even taste them. These muffins are soft, just sweet enough, and packed with healthy ingredients to keep you full all morning. Sue says she eats one nearly every day and never gets tired of them.
Reader Sue D. submitted this recipe, and she says,
““I eat one of these almost every day for breakfast and I love them even though I don’t love chickpeas… The more spices, the better and I feel this is the key!”
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- You won’t taste the chickpeas. Even picky eaters won’t guess they’re in there.
- Low in calories, high in fiber and protein – just 100 calories per muffin.
- Naturally gluten-free and WW-friendly – 0 WW points under the 2025 plan.
- Great for meal prep – freezes well and reheats beautifully.
- Flexible flavor – change up the spices and fruit chunks for variety.
Good For These Diets
- Weight Watchers – Zero points
- Low-Calorie
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free (check your baking powder label)
- Freezer-Friendly
- Meal Prep Friendly
Why This Recipe Supports Weight Loss
This recipe is a wise choice for weight loss because it:
- Keeps you full with 4g protein and 3g fiber per muffin.
- Uses natural sweetness from bananas and apples and no added sugar.
- Swaps out flour for nutrient-rich chickpeas and Greek yogurt.
- Helps you avoid decision fatigue—grab-and-go breakfast ready all week.
- Is 0 WW points, making it ideal for members trying to eat more from their zero-point food list.
Plus, you’re making a batch that lasts. When your mornings get crazy (like mine often do), you’ll have something healthy and satisfying that won’t sabotage your goals.
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Chickpea Banana Muffins (Reader Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 bananas
- 1 can garbanzo beans 15 ounces rinsed well
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon allspice, or pumpkin pie spice (tip – be generous with the spices)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 medium apple cut into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners, or use a silicone muffin pan (flexible plastic).
- In a blender or food processor, puree the yogurt, banana, chickpeas, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, eggs, salt, and apple. Process until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, cool, and serve.
WW Information
WW Program 2025
The WW program updated for 2025. Use the “Add recipe from the web” feature if needed for points. -Sara
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Nutrition
Healthy High-Protein Muffins
I have attempted chickpea breads and muffins several times, but never found one that I liked. When Sue sent me this recipe, I decided to give it a try, but I admit I was a bit skeptical.
I appreciate that these muffins are naturally high in protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt, garbanzo beans, and eggs.
These come together quickly because you can throw everything in the blender.
Final result? Mine were okay. My bananas could have used another day or two to ripen. In the future, I’ll add a few tablespoons of sweetener if my bananas aren’t ripe enough.
Since these don’t have any flour, they have a soft, almost soufflé-like texture. I probably could have baked them a little bit longer. While the texture differed from that of a regular muffin, I couldn’t detect the chickpeas at all.
The flavor is excellent. Sue’s tip about being generous with the spices was helpful.
Would you make chickpea muffins? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Check out this brownie batter hummus for another fun recipe made with chickpeas.
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