# Chickpea Brownies

Fudgy brownies made with chickpeas, providing a high-protein treat that is kid-friendly.

- Servings: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Diet: vegan, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 130 g smooth peanut butter
- 120 ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 ml plant-based milk
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 60 g ground almonds
- 180 g 70% dark chocolate
- salt (optional)

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line an approx. 19cm brownie tin with baking paper.
2. Add the chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, and 120ml of the plant-based milk to a food processor and process until smooth.
3. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and ground almonds to the food processor and process again until combined.
4. Finely chop 80g of the dark chocolate and add it to the food processor along with a pinch of salt; stir to combine.
5. Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 30 minutes.
7. Make the ganache by breaking up the remaining 100g of chocolate and combining it with the remaining 60ml of plant-based milk in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and silky smooth.
8. Remove the cooled brownie from the tin, pour the ganache over the top, and spread evenly.
9. Slice into 9 squares and sprinkle with salt if desired.

## Equipment

- food processor
- brownie tin
- baking paper
- knife
- small saucepan
- spoon

## Tips

- If the ganache is too runny, let it sit longer to firm up.
- You can slice the brownies immediately or wait 30 minutes for the ganache to set at room temperature.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80rric1oPxs&list=LL&index=171
- Creator: So Vegan
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/17d97e44-bc52-40de-a63b-e5fe27ce3bb0
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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