Chocolate Chickpea Brownies

Let me just tell you how amazing these Chocolate Chickpea Brownies are!  They are everything they sound like and more 😉  They are gooey, chocolatey, and rich! Made with no flour, they are the perfect healthy dessert!

I have found that the consistency of chickpeas is perfect for baking when you don't want to use flour. You know when it's late at night and you get that sweet tooth craving, but you're trying to cut back on the calories? These flourless brownies made with chickpeas are what you need at that very moment.

These brownies will trick you into thinking you are eating something that isn't good for you, but in actuality they are. Bring these for a dessert at your next gathering or make a batch for yourself when you start your New Year's tradition to eat healthier. Whatever the reason these healthy brownies come into your life you'll be happy they did.

If you are currently on a whole food plant-based diet these dark chocolate rich brownies are just what you need. If you want to try more plant-based desserts then you should try my Coconut Flour Muffins and my Cookie Dough Bites are a game changer.

Ingredients for the brownies

Here are all the ingredients you will need to make these easy chickpea brownies.

• chickpeas - drained, once blended the consistency of the chickpeas makes these brownies chewy which is what you want in a brownie.
• bananas - you want the bananas overripe. They will bring a natural sweetness to the brownies along with moisture and a fudgy texture.
• oats - adds to the chewiness of the brownie texture.
• salt - enhances the flavor of the ingredients.
• egg - binds all the ingredients together and acts as a glue to keep the brownies intact.
• pure vanilla extract - adds a warm rich vanilla taste that compliments the chocolate.
• chocolate chips - feel free to add more chocolate chips sprinkled on top right before baking.
• unsweetened cocoa powder - brings a deep chocolate flavor without adding extra sweetness.
• nut milk - I use nut milk because I always have it in my house and it helps if you're looking for dairy-free or vegan options.
• chopped walnuts - optional for that added crunchiness.
• powdered sugar - I like to sprinkle this on at the end to make them look pretty 🙂 

Directions

Step-by-Step instructions on how to make this delicious healthy dessert.

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350º.  In a blender, add chickpeas, bananas, oats, salt, egg, and vanilla extract and blend until it forms a smooth consistency. 

Step 2 - In a small saucepan on low heat add chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and nut milk and cook until powder is blended into chips and the chips are melted. 

Step 3 - Whisk slowly and often, making sure the chips don't burn.  Remove from heat and add the chickpea blend into the saucepan and stir until well combined. 

Step 4 - Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and add the brownie batter.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 5 - Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Substitutions

If you happen to not have all the ingredients on hand or want to swap any of them out here are some of my suggestions on what works.

Egg - if you are dairy-free then you can replace the egg with applesauce. Use ¼ cup for one egg.

Chocolate Chips -I prefer using dark chocolate chips but you can also use semi-sweet, milk chocolate, I've even used chocolate chunks in this recipe and they came out delicious.

Nut Milk - the nut milk I usually have in my fridge in almond milk, but you can also use oat milk or regular cow's milk.

Variations

The different amount of ways that you can change up brownies are quite endless. Here are some of my favorite add-ins.

• m&m's - adding in extra chocolate just makes these brownies that much more decadent. To make them festive you can change the color of the m&m. For Christmas use red and green, for Easter use light colors, and the list goes on.
• pretzels - this ingredient is one of my top favorite to mix into these brownies. I'm a stickler for salty foods. The combination of salt and sweet with the added crunch has me salivating at this very moment.
• butterscotch morsels - have you ever just eaten butterscotch morsels straight out of the bag? They are that tasty and enhance these brownies that much more.
• walnuts - I usually always use walnuts in this recipe, but my daughter is not a fan and she was helping me make them. They add an extra crunchy deliciousness to this recipe.
• oreos - my kids LOVE Oreos so mashing them up and tossing them in were perfection and this idea came from my kiddos.

Cookware for this healthy dessert

• blender - you can't blend ingredients without a blender. I have owned the Ninja Blender for 7 years and it's never stirred me wrong.
• food processor - if you don't have a blender you can mix your ingredients using a food processor, as well.
• 9 x 9 inch baking pan. An 8 x 8 inch will also work for this recipe.
• small saucepan - for melting the chocolatey goodness.

How can the kids help

Here are some fun ways you can include your children in helping you bake these rich, delicious, healthy, and easy brownies 😉

• A fun math lesson would be teaching your children the different measurements and having them add them to the mix.
• Pressing the buttons on the blender. I don't know why but, my kids fight over who gets to do this.
• Pouring the chickpea mix into the chocolate mix and stirring to combine.
• Deciding what add-in goes into the brownies this time.

Tips and FAQ's

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