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A stack of Peanut Butter Chickpea Brownies.
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Peanut Butter Chickpea Brownies

Yield: 12 brownies
These Peanut Butter Chickpea Brownies are a soft and gooey healthier sweet treat for the whole family! They're high in protein and fiber, too!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas
  • ½ cup peanut butter, (creamy and salted - if not using salted peanut butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt to the brownie batter)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup maple syrup, (you can reduce this to ⅓ cup if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Vegetable oil spray
  • ½ cup chocolate chips , + more for topping if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray (I use coconut oil spray) and set aside.
  • In a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse the chickpeas a few times.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except for chocolate chips) and blend until smooth.
  • Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times just to mix them in (or you can do this by hand).
  • Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish and smooth it out. (Optional) Top with chocolate chips if you would like!
  • Bake for 17 minutes. The edges should look dry and firm, while the middle should still look slightly underbaked. If you want more of a cake-like consistency, cook a few minutes longer.

Notes

How to Store: Store in an air-tight container on the counter for 2-3 days or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You may want to heat the brownies up slightly before enjoying them!
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