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A stack of three gluten-free chickpea brownies with visible chocolate chips.
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Chocolatey Chickpea Brownies (No Flour!)

These chickpea brownies are rich and fudgy with a shiny, crackly top and melty chocolate pockets. They're always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: chickpea brownies, chickpea desserts, dessert with beans
Servings: 9 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed, 425 g can
  • ½ cup cocoa powder 45 g
  • ⅓ cup white sugar 65 g
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar 75 g
  • ¼ cup almond butter 65 g
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil 60 mL
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL
  • ½ tsp each salt, baking powder, baking soda
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 85 g

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Blend: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips until smooth.
    A food processor bowl filled with blended batter for healthy chickpea brownies.
  • Chips: Stir in chocolate chips.
    A food processor bowl filled with healthy brownie batter and a pile of chocolate chips, with a black spatula resting inside.
  • Bake: Transfer batter to your prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges pull away from the sides and the top is shiny and a bit crinkly. A toothpick inserted may still come out with moist crumbs.
    Unbaked gluten-free chickpea brownie batter in a square metal baking pan.
  • Serve: Allow brownies to cool before cutting.
    A stack of three gluten-free chickpea brownies next to a glass of milk.

Notes

Storage: I keep these in the fridge in an airtight container, where they stay good for up to 7 days. That's what makes them my treat for the week.
They also freeze well. Slice them first, then store the squares in a freezer bag or airtight container. To thaw, move them to the fridge overnight, or pop a square straight from the freezer into the air fryer for a few minutes until warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.7g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
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