Chickpea Brownies – A decadent flourless treat for those days when you just need some chocolate in your life! All you need is a good blender and these brownies will be yours in no time with minimal cleanup. Each brownie is under 200 calories with no processed sugars. A healthy alternative to traditional brownies with all the fudgy goodness you crave!
I finally won! I baked a batch of these gluten-free brownies and my kids loved them! This is huge because every time I bake something for them outside of Christmas and Thanksgiving they always think I am up to something…. hiding veggies in some form or other and well…
They are usually right.
But not this time… nope this time it was BEANS!
Garbanzo beans or chickpeas. Whatever you like to call them but they ate them and went back for seconds. Mom victory!
This flourless brownie recipe is 21 Day Fix Approved and available in the Fixate Cookbook created by Autumn Calabrese a super trainer for Beachbody.
These brownies are super soft and spotted with some rich dark chocolate chips to make them even more decadent. Try and aim for 70% dark chocolate or higher. I used a dark chocolate bar I had in the house that had some sea salt and almonds and chopped them up instead of chips and it worked out great.
Ingredients you will need for chickpea brownies:
More of my favourite healthy snacks to try:
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Cherry Lime Smoothie
- Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
- Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best part about this recipe is that it comes together all in a blender in about 5 minutes. Add all the ingredients but the chocolate chips together and blend until smooth.
I recommend using a high powered blender so that when blended you are able to get a smooth texture with fewer if any chunks of beans or fruits when blending smoothies. I love my Blendtec!
Once the mixture is done blending fold in the chocolate chips and pour into the prepared pan.
To avoid them sticking in the pan the recipe recommends that you put parchment paper on the bottom of the pan and spray with a little non-stick spray. Then pour the batter in and spread with a spatula so it is even across the top and tucked into the corners of the pan.
Pop them in the oven for about 25 minutes at 350ºF and remove when you are able to insert a toothpick in the centre and the stick comes out pretty clean.
I will not profess that these chickpea brownies are as good as an ooey-gooey brownie made with flour and sugar the old fashioned way but…. for those who want to be able to eat a little healthier and enjoy some delicious treats… they are great way to get your chocolate fix!
Decadent Chickpea Brownies
Equipment
- Blender
- Oven
- 8" X 8" Plan
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor but the chocolate chips.
- Blend until smooth.
- Fold chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Line an 8" X 8" pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour mixture evenly into lined pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the brownies comes out clean.
- Cut into 16 squares. Cool. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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I’m wondering if you could freeze them and defrost a few at a time…
Sure can! That is what I do!
I make these all the time now. Amazing!
I’ve tried with both the honey and the maple syrup, and my favourite way is with the syrup.
I also like these better cold than straight out of the oven.
These have become one of my go-to recipes when I have a chocolate craving, but want to eat healthy-ish.
Love them!
So glad you like them. I agree they are much better when cooled.
These look so good, and a great way to eat more veggies!
Oh my goodness, this Brownie looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
This is another way to use chickpeas and these look so good!
Nice victory! They look really delicious, I can see why they loved them so much. Thank you for sharing over at Fiesta Friday!
Thanks for allowing me to the opportunity to co-host!
These brownies look really good as well as healthy, great combo. They certainly don’t look dry! Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday!