Chickpea Brownies
User Reviews
5
Chickpea Brownies
Description
This recipe blends chickpeas and maple syrup with cashew butter and cocoa powder to form a dense, chocolate-flavored batter. The chickpeas add moisture and a soft texture, while the cashew butter provides richness. Vanilla and salt enhance the depth of flavor. Baking the batter results in brownies that are set in the center with a fudgy consistency.
Once cooled, the brownies are topped with a ganache made by melting dark chocolate and mixing it with non-dairy milk, which forms a glossy, creamy layer that hardens slightly at room temperature or in the fridge. Additional chocolate chips or cacao nibs can be sprinkled on top for texture.
These brownies provide a different take on traditional brownies by integrating chickpeas, making them an intriguing option for those looking to include legumes in desserts. They can be sliced into squares and enjoyed as a rich, chocolate treat.
Ingredients
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup cashew butter
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons cashew milk unsweetened, or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs, plus more for topping
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ⅛ cup non-dairy milk almond, oat or coconut milk work
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Place chickpeas, maple syrup, cashew butter, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla and salt in the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Remove the blade and gently stir in your chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.
- While brownies are cooling, make ganache topping by adding chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave using 30 second increments and stirring between each. It shouldn’t take more than 60 seconds or so. Once chocolate is melted, add milk to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pour chocolate over the cooled brownies and spread to cover. Top with additional chocolate chips or cacao nibs if desired. As brownies sit, the chocolate topping will start to a harden a bit. You can put them in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Cut brownies into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 brownie | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
