Super Fudgy Chickpea Brownies
Delightful brownies combining healthy chickpeas with rich chocolate flavor, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips to add chocolate bursts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.
Notes
Do not overbake and allow to cool completely for best texture. Taste the batter for sweetness adjustments.