Servings: 8 people
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $5-10
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Baking pan (8x8 inches)
- Parchment paper for lining
- Mixing bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup smooth almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey, or a sugar-free syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder for chocolate version
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water for a minute and drain.
- Blend the rinsed chickpeas in a food processor or high-speed blender for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Add almond butter, applesauce, maple syrup, and baking powder to the blender.
- Blend again until fully mixed and smooth.
- Pour the batter into a lined baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure you rinse the chickpeas well to avoid any bean flavors. The smoother the blend, the better the brownies. You can substitute almond butter with tahini or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version. For a cake-like texture, reduce the amount of nut butter or add oats. These brownies freeze well—individually wrap them for snacks anytime! Customize your brownies by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg
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