Description
Chickpea Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bites offer a guilt-free indulgence that blends protein-packed chickpeas with rich chocolate goodness. These miniature treats deliver a delightful balance of nutrition and classic dessert satisfaction, ensuring you savor each chocolatey, wholesome morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) chickpeas
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ⅔ cup chocolate chunks
Liquid and Sweet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cacao powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the chickpeas under cool running water, meticulously removing each delicate skin to ensure an ultra-smooth texture and creamy consistency.
- Place the peeled chickpeas into a high-performance food processor, transforming them into a silky, uniform puree by pulsing and blending until completely broken down.
- While the processor continues running, gradually introduce almond milk (237 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), pure vanilla extract, and rich maple syrup, creating a luscious, velvety mixture by blending continuously for approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate your chosen nut butter, processing until fully integrated and achieving a homogeneous texture throughout the mixture.
- Sift in the cacao powder, blending diligently and periodically scraping down the processor’s sides to ensure complete incorporation, developing a thick, decadent brownie base.
- Transfer the luxurious chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl, gently folding in generous chocolate chunks to distribute them evenly and create delightful pockets of intense chocolate flavor.
- For optimal enjoyment, either indulge immediately in the soft, fudgy state or refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow the bites to firm up slightly, enhancing their structured texture and intensifying the rich chocolate experience.
Notes
- Peeling chickpea skins creates an ultra-smooth, velvety brownie texture that masks any bean-like flavor completely.
- This protein-packed treat transforms humble chickpeas into a decadent dessert without traditional flour or processed ingredients.
- Refrigerating the mixture helps develop deeper chocolate richness and provides a firmer, more satisfying bite.
- Using high-quality dark chocolate chunks elevates the brownie bites from simple to gourmet, adding delightful melty pockets.
- Blending ingredients thoroughly ensures a creamy consistency and prevents any chunky or grainy textures that might compromise the brownie experience.
- These brownie bites offer a guilt-free indulgence, packed with plant-based protein and natural sweeteners for a healthier dessert alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg