Description

These Double Fudge Chickpea Brownies are a deliciously rich and fudgy treat made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas and peanut butter. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and bursting with chocolate chips, they offer a healthy twist on traditional brownies with added protein and fiber. Easy to prepare in a food processor and baked to perfection, these brownies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
3/4 cup peanut butter (or substitute any nut butter or sunflower seed butter)
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons milk of choice
1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus a few more to sprinkle on top)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your brownies evenly.
Prepare Chickpeas: Open the can of chickpeas, drain them, and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Save the liquid (aquafaba) if desired for other uses.
Combine Ingredients: Place the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor along with peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, baking powder, and baking soda.
Pulse Batter: Pulse the mixture until it forms a thick batter. Add the milk of choice and pulse again until the batter is as smooth as possible, creating a rich and fudgy base.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips gently into the batter using the food processor pulses or a spatula to distribute evenly.
Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×4-inch loaf pan or an 8×8-inch square pan for thinner brownies to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Transfer Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolate goodness.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious, healthy brownies!

Notes

You can substitute peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter if desired.
Make sure to rinse chickpeas well to reduce any canned flavor.
Use dairy or plant-based milk depending on dietary preferences.
For a gluten-free treat, confirm that baking powder and chocolate chips are gluten-free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.