Chickpea Brownies
Prep: 15 minutes plus cooling
Bake: 35 minutes • Serves: 9
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup Full Circle Market™ Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°; spray 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In food processor, pulse chickpeas, almond butter, syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and baking soda; pulse until combined. Transfer chickpea mixture to large bowl; fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and spread in prepared dish. Sprinkle brownie with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Bake brownie 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs; cool completely in dish on wire rack. Cut into 9 brownies.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 brownie):
316 Calories, 20g Fat, 8g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 308mg Sodium,
36g Carbohydrates, 7g Fiber, 21g Sugars, 20g Added Sugars, 8g Protein
Chef Tip:
Serve brownies topped with dairy-free whipped topping.