Description
These fudgy Chickpea Brownies are packed with protein and made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, almond butter, and cocoa powder, naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for chocolate cravings, or when you want something delicious and good for you too—they’re easy to make, gluten-free, and loaded with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 can, 15 oz Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup Almond Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp Brewed Coffee
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips +2 tablespoons for top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Process until the batter is completely smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
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Gently fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips using a spatula.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, tapping the pan lightly on the counter to level it. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are lightly browned.
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Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy.
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 217mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 13g
