Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 15 Ounce Can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed well)
- 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter (or substitute any nut butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
- 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3 Tablespoons Milk of Choice
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- Additional Chocolate Chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the brownies.
- Drain and Rinse Chickpeas: Open the can of chickpeas and drain thoroughly. Rinse them well under cold water to remove any canning liquid. Save the liquid if you want to make aquafaba separately.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Pulse Ingredients: Pulse the mixture until it forms a thick batter. Then add the milk of your choice and pulse again until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter for extra chocolate goodness.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×4 loaf pan or an 8×8 square pan with oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer Batter and Add Toppings: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly on top for a luscious chocolate crust.
- Bake: Bake the brownies for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the brownies are ready.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing them into 12 servings. Serve and enjoy your delicious, fudgy chickpea brownies!
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice, such as almond or sunflower seed butter.
- Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy milk according to your preference.
- For an extra fudgy texture, do not overbake and keep an eye on the toothpick test.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These brownies are gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free