Description
These Healthy & Easy Chickpea Brownies are irresistibly fudgy, rich in chocolate flavor, and secretly wholesome thanks to their fiber-packed base. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or even breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or blender, add chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top, lightly pressing them into the batter.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then lift out and allow to cool fully on a wire rack.
- Slice into squares and enjoy on their own or with a scoop of vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
Notes
- Blend until very smooth for the best texture.
- Use creamy peanut butter for consistent results.
- Top with sea salt or crushed nuts for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg