No one ever believes the secret ingredient in these vegan chocolate chickpea brownies!

Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Yield: 8 – 12 brownies
Chickpea Brownies

A treat without going trick or treating that you can have all year round!

Ingredients

    • 1 can chickpeas or white beans
    • 4 tbsp cocoa powder 
    • 1/3 cup flour (white, oat, spelt, almond, sorghum, etc.)
    • 3 tbsp milk of choice or applesauce
    • 3 tbsp oil or nut butter of choice
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp each: salt and baking soda
    • 1/2 cup sugar (or stevia)
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • To make the brownies: Drain and rinse beans very well. Preheat oven to 330 F. Grease or line an 8-inch pan. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. A blender can technically work, but both taste and texture will be better in a food processor. Spread into pan. If desired, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake on the centre rack for 14 minutes, then chill the under-baked brownies until firm. They taste better the next day, so I highly recommend not sneaking a taste until then! If desired, frost with melted chocolate chips.