These super fudgy Flourless Vegan Brownies contain a secret ingredient that makes this decadent recipe gluten-free, protein-packed, and secretly healthy.

Can you guess what the secret ingredient in these amazing brownies is? If you guessed chickpeas, you’d be correct! Also known as garbanzo beans, these legumes are not only filled with health benefits but are also an amazing flour alternative in gluten-free baking!

If you are familiar with my blog or any of my recipes, you know that I love finding ways to make decadent desserts that utilize healthy, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients! These brownies are no exception, but you would never know because they are extra fudgy and chocolatey!

Flourless Vegan Brownie Recipe Breakdown

These fudgy brownies are unbelievably easy to make and only call for a handful of healthy ingredients! But I have a few helpful tips and tricks to ensure your healthy brownies turn out perfectly!

This brownie batter comes together in your food processor. It is important to blend all of the ingredients together until the batter is completely smooth, this should take between 2-3 minutes. It is helpful to stop processing a few times to scrape down the sides to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly combined.

I prefer to make these brownies in a muffin tin with cupcake liners because I love how they turn out when they are individually proportioned. Plus, just look how cute these are! If you do not have a muffin tin, you can feel free to make this recipe in an 8×8 brownie pan or a bread pan.

Key Ingredients

As I mentioned above, the base for this recipe is chickpeas. It is important to use canned chickpeas for these brownies. Additionally, be sure to rinse and drain them before adding them to your food processor along with the rest of the ingredients.

These brownies call for 3 tablespoons of natural peanut butter, but you may substitute any nut butter that you desire.

4 tablespoons of Maple syrup gives these brownies their source of sweetness. Although, if you prefer a sweeter dessert you may add an additional 1-2 tablespoons.

High-quality cocoa powder and high-quality vegan chocolate chips give these brownies their extra chocolatey flavor and fudgy texture. You can find my favorite chocolate chips at Trader Joe’s for only $1.99! They have an amazing flavor and they are made with vegan ingredients!

Looking for more chickpea recipes? Try out some of my favorites like these Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies, Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies, Healthy Edible Cookie Dough, or my Easy Homemade Hummus.

Happy baking!

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Flourless Vegan Brownies

Course Dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
• 2.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup you may an additoinal 1-2 tablespoons for a sweeter brownie
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with 6-8 liners or grease an 8×8 pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
• Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until completely smooth (about 3 minutes), stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary.
• Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips. Evenly divide brownie batter between into prepared muffin tin (these brownies do not rise too much so fill liners almost to the top). Top with additoinal chocolate chips.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops of the brownies no longer appear wet. Allow brownies to cool for 30 minutes on cooling rack. Enjoy!

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These chewy blondies seriously melt in your mouth, which is why you would never guess that their main ingredient is chickpeas! Yes, chickpeas. These protein-packed legumes are what give these addicting blondies their amazingly fudgy texture and magical crackly top. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup, these babies are filled with chocolate chips and packed with peanut butter flavor.

Did I mention that these blondies are almost TOO easy to make? All they require are 8 simple ingredients, a few minutes in a food processor, and BOOM! They’re ready for the oven in no time!

Blondie Ingredient Breakdown

Chickpeas

Let’s talk about chickpeas. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are a member of the legume family that obtain a mild slightly nutty flavor and are packed with protein. They are also a great source of fiber as well as other vitamins and minerals. This means that chickpeas will help keep you feeling full and satisfied throughout your day! Plus, they are super affordable and versatile!

Peanut Butter

The next main ingredient in these blondies is peanut butter. Peanut butter is not only DELICIOUS, but it is also a wonderful healthy fat source! Nut butter is a great substitute in vegan baking for real butter, and offers far more health benefits! Peanut butter is another great source of protein and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. This amazing ingredient ensures that these blondies are chewy, soft, and flavorful.

For maximum health benefits, be sure to opt for “all-natural” peanut butter. When you look at the ingredient list on the jar, it should only state peanuts and salt. Many other name brand peanut butters will add in unnecessary oils and sugars that you might want to avoid.

Maple Syrup

Last but not least, maple syrup. Maple syrup is a healthier and natural sugar alternative that is full of antioxidants and has a lower glycemic index than cane sugar. Glycemic index ranks how fast foods will cause a spike in your blood sugar, which is why a lower glycemic index is better for your blood sugar levels. Maple syrup also has a wonderful flavor profile that obtains hints of vanilla and caramel, which is why it is one of my favorite sugar substitutes in healthy baking!

The last thing that you need to know is that this blondie batter is extremely addictive. I’m lucky if any of it even makes it into the pan! If you love peanut butter as much as we do, be sure to check out these recipes for more: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies and Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Enjoy these guilt-free blondies anytime you need to satisfy your sweet tooth or shock your friends with how amazing healthy vegan treats can be!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

These decadent guilt free blondies melt in your mouth and are SO easy to make.

Course Dessert

Keyword blondies, chickpea, flourless, healthy, vegan

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 9

Ingredients

• 1 15oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup of maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1/3-1/2 cup of chocolate chips vegan if desired

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 baking pan.
• Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until well combined and the batter has reached a thick and creamy consistency.
• Add desired amount of chocolate chips and mix in by hand.
• Evenly spread batter into baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until sides are slightly golden brown (be careful not to over bake).
• Allow blondies to cool for 120-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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