These chickpea brownies taste so rich, satisfying, and gooey, that you’d never know their main ingredient was super healthy. They are high in dietary fiber, and your body digests them slowly. They can reduce LDL (Bad cholesterol), thus reducing risk of heart disease. They also contain other cancer fighting compounds like lycopene and saponins. Calcium, and magnesium are also present in chickpeas! According to this feature on WebMD, they also include “choline, a nutrient that helps make important chemicals for memory, mood, muscle control, and other brain and nervous system activity.”

Now that we’ve highlighted how healthy chickpeas are, consider that they are also totally delicious in salads, tray bakes, crock pot dinners, and BAKING! Their subtle nuttiness, and creamy consistency when blended is ideal for cookies, and bars.

Ingredients for Delicious Chickpea Brownies

• 1 Can of Chickpeas
• 1/2 cup Agave nectar or Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla
• 1/4 cup Almond Flour
• 1/4 Cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
• a handful Peanut butter chips to top (optional – it’s healthier without them but they really taste good!)

In a large bowl, mix together your 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.

Next, blend together 1 can of chickpeas, 1/2 cup of maple syrup or agave nectar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp of vanilla. It should be totally smooth,

Mix the dry ingredients into wet ingredients, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Butter an 8×8 baking dish, and place one piece of parchment paper (if you like).

Pour the batter into the dish. Top it with a few more walnut pieces, chocolate chips, and if you decided to add some peanut butter chips to the top, add them now.

Bake for between 20 and 25 minutes. Check it at 20!