Hi friends!
VEGAN CHICKPEA BROWNIES ARE HERE!
These vegan chickpea brownies are seriously so freaking yummy. If you miss indulging in a rich chocolatey brownie but don’t want eat unhealthily, this recipe will solve your problem.
I have been wanting to share a healthy brownie recipe with you all for a while and I have been experimenting in the kitchen. There have been some failures but I finally got it right!
Trust me when I say you would never know that there were chickpeas in these brownies.
This recipe is:
✔️Plant-based
✔️Gluten-free
✔️Oil-free
✔️Soy-free
✔️100% yummy
these are made in 1-bowl and they are so insanely easy to make – let’s get baking!
All you have to do is blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, mix in the chocolate chips, then pour into a non-stick baking pan. Using a non-stick baking pan is great for oil-free baking! I
If you don’t have an oil-free pan just use parchment paper or a little coconut oil to grease it.
Super Easy
These bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F. Let them cool for 20-30 minutes to allow them to set and finish baking before digging in – I know it’s hard to wait but I promise it’s worth it! Enjoy with vegan vanilla ice cream or a glass of almond milk.
How yummy would a sundae be with these brownies?! UGH, YES PLEASE!
Perfect for a snack, for a healthy dessert, birthday party activity, a potluck, to share amongst friends, or to bring to a brunch! Delish!
Cut into as many pieces as you’d like and serve! I can’t get over how incredible these are – every time I make them I am shocked at how delicious they are. Who knew chickpeas could turn into something so INCREDIBLE?! I like to sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for even more chocolatey goodness!
These vegan chickpea brownies are really for all of the chocolate lovers out there.
These vegan chickpea brownies are rich, fudgy, just the right amount of chocolate chips…ugh I am DROOLING! A fun game to play is to serve these to your guests and after they try them (and love them), have them try to guess the secret ingredient. These brownies are adapted from a few other recipes – I make mine oil-free!
If your kids are picky eaters and refuse to eat legumes, this a great way to sneak in some chickpeas!
As a health coach, I think it is unrealistic to never eat dessert again. It is nice to have a treat once in a while! For example, instead of eating sugary, processed baked goods with white flour, oil, eggs, etc., try baking a healthier treat! It’s a win-win!
You get to have dessert without the guilt or without having to worry that it will sabotage your health journey or weight loss goals. Just remember – don’t eat the whole pan at once hehe.
I love a simple, easy-to-make, hassle-free baking project. For this recipe, all you are doing is adding all of your ingredients into a food processor, blending and adding to a pan. Could it get any easier?!
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Fun fact: I used organic applesauce instead of oil, this makes the brownies lower in fat and lower in calories – YAY!
These vegan chickpea brownies are:
rich
fudgy
moist
decadent
rich
chocolatey
sweet
heavenly
mouth-watering
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Vegan Chickpea Brownies (gluten-free, oil-free)
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup almond butter you can use whatever nut butter you like
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon applesauce no sugar added
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ tsp pink salt
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Add all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor. Blend until completely smooth!
- Fold in chocolate chips then pour into a baking dish. An 8x8 pan will work for this.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes. When they are done, let them cool for about 20 minutes before cutting into them.
- Serve and enjoy!
If you liked these…you HAVE to make chickpea blondies!
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You need to make Vegan Chickpea Bark!
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I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
In good health,
Danielle
Mandy says
Any other gluten free flour options to replace the almond flour due to a nut allergy?
Danielle Keith says
You can use oat flour instead!
n says
i cant , have maple syrup and i dont have a sweet tooth what should i substiute it with? banana ? more apple? dates? thanks
Danielle Keith says
You can use date syrup, honey, or agave
Malini says
Hello, same quantity of date syrup as maple syrup?
Danielle Keith says
Yes!
Karen says
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I made them today. They are delicious!
Danielle Keith says
OMG yay! So glad you liked them.
Andrew says
The batter turned out so thick my vitamix could barely spin. Is this normal?
Danielle Keith says
I recommend to make it in a food processor. Hopefully it still worked out for you!
Andrew says
It did work out and they were delicious. But I’ll try food processor next time. Thanks
Susan Goldman says
Best vegan brownies. Hands down
Danielle Keith says
Thank you Susan, that is so sweet!
Jackie says
Ok I don’t know if my necessary changes will work. I’m new to baking so chemistry of foods elude me.
Peanut butter homemade not almond butter
Tigernut flour instead of almond flour
Organic Cocoa powder instead of Cacao powder
Apple sauce had gone bad, no substitute.
Batter was more like mashed potatoes than a batter and so far 25 minutes still has them mashed potatoes in the middle. Turned the heat down to 300 and just going to keep checking them.
But I found the right Chocolate chips! Lol
Danetta says
These are amazing! My whole family loved them. I even like them better than traditional brownies. They are just the right texture–not too hard and dry, and not too gooey and undercooked!
Danielle Keith says
So glad you loved them!! They are the best!!
Eli says
Hello!
I am allergic to nuts. Can I substitute with sunflower seeds butter and coconut, oat or rice flour?
Thank you
Danielle Keith says
People have told me that had success with coconut flour, and you can definitely substitute sun butter!
LIZA Smith says
Made these tonight. I personally don’t like brownies because they are to sweet and rich. These were perfect.
Danielle Keith says
So glad to hear!
Shari says
These are amazing! Thank you!!!
Rania says
Sounds great! Can’t wait to try it. What can I use instead of the apple sauce please? Thanks
Danielle Keith says
You can use pumpkin puree!
Wendy says
Made for the second time🤗
Love them ❤️ Thank you so much for the receipt.
Danielle Keith says
I am so glad!
Michelle says
Can I Omit almond butter?
Danielle Keith says
Unfortunately, the brownies need a nut butter in them – it is an integral part of the brownies.
Francesca says
This were so delicious!!! You absolutely cannot tell they are made with chickpeas!
Love your recipes
Curly says
I am a huge brownie fan and have tried so many recipes. These are absolutely DELICIOUS!! My 10 year old daughter loved them too. They are so moist and fudgy. This is my new go to brownie recipe and best of all they are vegan and gluten free – YAY!!
Tamarah says
Please consider adding nutritional information. I won’t be attempting without it. Not sure it would be worth my time. 🙂
Nicole says
I made these yesterday and am so impressed with how good they are. Do they need to be refrigerated? I can not wait to try more of your recipes.
Danielle Brown says
I am so glad! Nope they do not. Just keep them in a container on the counter.
Rosemary says
These are delicious! Subbed oat flour and they came out great. Thanks for such a great healthy dessert recipe.
Jo says
Heavenly indeed! So many of my friends tried them and they cannot believe it when I tell them the secret ingredient. Can I freeze them? How long can I keep them at room temp and fridge temp? Many thanks!
Shannon says
So yummy and decadent!
Joanne Roberts says
Made a mistake by using one 400g tin(240g) drained weight which is only 8 0z so will use 2 tins next time . Am from uk . Your book said a 9×9 tin and here it’s 8×8 , so will also use the 8×8 next try . I also see on this recipe you use a round tin
Nicole Duncombe says
Where can I find a nutrition guide for these please?
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
If you’d like to know the nutrition facts, I suggest using an app like My Fitness Pal.
YT MP3 says
I just tried these vegan chickpea brownies, and wow, they are incredible! I love how they are guilt-free yet so delicious. The texture is perfect, and I can’t believe they’re gluten-free and oil-free. Definitely adding this to my go-to dessert recipes! Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!
mInEcRaFt aPk says
These vegan chickpea brownies are a game changer! I love how healthy and guilt-free they are while still being super delicious. Can’t wait to try them out!
Pam F. says
These brownies are delicious! They came out a little gooier than I expected (any suggestions?). Instead of chocolate chips I added chopped walnuts. I will definitely be making these again!
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
So glad you enjoyed! They are meant to be on the gooier side, but you could always add a tad more almond flour if preferred.
rejeki bet says
These vegan chickpea brownies are amazing! I love that they’re gluten-free and oil-free too. Can’t wait to try this recipe—thanks for sharing such a delicious and healthy treat!