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Dark Chocolate Chickpea Brownies
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Dark Chocolate Chickpea Brownies

Dark Chocolate Chickpea Brownies use chickpeas blended with cocoa powder, coconut sugar, eggs, coconut oil, and instant coffee to create a dense, rich batter. Baking results in brownies with moist texture and deep chocolate flavor enhanced by the coffee. These brownies accommodate vegan modifications and ingredient substitutions, offering a unique twist on traditional recipes using chickpeas for moisture and body.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 9 large servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed, aka garbanzo beans
  • 2 large egg see note
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1/2 cup raw cacao powder or regular cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar see note**
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil softened or melted or olive oil
  • 2 tsp instant coffee see note***
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 8" x 8" pan with parchement paper (or lightly oil it).
  2. Open the can of garbanzo beans and drain it into a colander. Rinse the beans under cool water. Shake the garbanzo beans around to remove any excess water, then transfer them to a high-powered blender.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients for the brownies the blender and blend until a smooth brownie batter forms.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until brownies test clean.
  5. Allow brownies to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • To make vegan, replace eggs with suitable vegan egg replacers such as Bob's Red Mill Vegan Egg Replacer.
  • Coconut sugar can be swapped with brown sugar, cane sugar, or allulose/Monk Fruit sweeteners depending on preference.
  • Instant coffee enhances chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired; coffee grinds or espresso powder work as alternatives.
  • Using one cup of chocolate chips provides a fudgier texture; adjust chocolate chip quantity to preference.
  • If using home-cooked chickpeas instead of canned, measure 1 1/2 cups cooked beans to match canned quantity.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 9 Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 large servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 9
Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.