For one reason or another we are always looking for healthier versions of some of our favorite desserts. I came across this recipe the other day for chickpea brownies that tasty very much like a fudge brownie. My kids loved them, although I did not openly tell them they were made we chickpeas until they admitted they liked them.
It is a great way to add fiber or eliminate gluten or both!
I cannot take credit for the recipe but there was no name on the recipe I found.
Chickpea Brownies
2014-02-15 09:49:04
A great alternatve to traditional brownies!
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
850g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2302
Calories from Fat 882
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 103g
158%
Saturated Fat 52g
258%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 34g
Cholesterol 744mg
248%
Sodium 1037mg
43%
Total Carbohydrates 332g
111%
Dietary Fiber 15g
60%
Sugars 240g
Protein 56g
Vitamin A
23%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
43%
Iron
82%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ( 15oz ) can chickpeas(garbanzo beans) drained
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- confectionary sugar optional for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in microwave
- Puree chickpeas in food processor
- Add melted chocolate and process until smooth
- Add remaining ingredietns and combine well
- Pour into a greaed 9" X 11" cake pan
- Bake 25 minutes at 325F
Mary Opfer Nutrition https://maryopfernutrition.com/
The original recipe called for ¾ cups of sugar and I made it with ½ cup. It was plenty sweet for me.
When I saw this recipe I was so skeptical I had to try it. I was amazed at how good they were. Next time I make them I won’t say what is in them until after people have tried them. Absolutely delicious!