These Gluten-Free Chocolate Chickpea Brownies prove you don't need flour to make a vibrant and chocolatey dessert! They're packed with protein, naturally sweetened, and have the perfect balance of fudgy, chewy, and chocolatey goodness. Whether you're baking for a gluten-free diet, looking for a healthier treat, or want to try something new, this recipe will surely be a winner.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword chocolate chickpeas brownie
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
1 cup chickpea drained and rinsed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 - large eggs
1/2 cup chocolate chips (Gluten-free)
1- teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter.
Add chickpeas, cocoa powder, baking powder, eggs, vanilla, oil, sugar, and salt to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Be careful not to over-blend it.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if you use them, and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. The exact time may vary, so keep an eye on it to avoid overbaking.
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
: Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles. Enjoy your delicious and healthier chickpea brownies!