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Chickpea Brownies Recipe

Today’s chickpea brownies will melt the heart of any dessert lover with their rich, chocolatey flavor and gooey texture—perfect as a surprise gift for your special ones.
  • cook TIME 40 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: DessertCuisine: Global
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (11)

  • 24 oz canned chickpeas
  • 3 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 medium egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Drain the canned chickpeas in a colander over the sink, rinse them under running water, then pat them dry.

2

Beat one medium egg in a small bowl.

Cook:

1

Blend the canned chickpeas: In a food processor, add 24 oz canned chickpeas and blend them until completely smooth.

2

Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpea mixture, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp whole milk, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 medium egg, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Mix well with a spatula.

3

Add the dark chocolate: Combine 3 oz dark chocolate with the pre-mixed batter. Preheat the oven to 350 °F to prepare for the next step.

4

Bake the chickpea brownies: Pour the brownies batter into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake it in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 40 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and set it aside to cool.

5

Serve: When the dish has cooled down completely, cut the brownies into squares with a knife. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 209kcal | Protein 6.2g | Fat 8g | Carbohydrate 31g | Fiber 4.6g | Calcium 42.2mg | Iron 2.3mg | Potassium 256.6mg | Sodium 115mg | Vitamin A 106.3IU | Cholesterol 23.4mg | Saturated Fat 3.9g | Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | Sugar 12.1g