This Chickpea Fudgy Brownie is proof that healthy ingredients can create a seriously indulgent dessert. Made with protein-rich chickpeas, naturally sweetened with dates, and finished with rich cocoa and dark chocolate, this brownie is soft, dense, and deeply fudgy—without eggs or refined flour.
Perfect for guilt-free dessert cravings, post-workout treats, or a healthier chocolate fix.
🧾 Ingredients
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Boiled chickpeas – 100 g
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Dates – 8 (pitted)
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Almond butter or peanut butter – 75 g
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Melted ghee – 1½ tbsp
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Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
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Milk – 75 ml
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Espresso shot – 50 ml
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Salt – a pinch
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Cocoa powder – 13 g
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Baking powder – ¼ tsp
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Baking soda – ⅛ tsp
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Oats flour – 30 g
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Chopped dark chocolate – 20 g
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Prepare the Tin
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a small baking tin with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Blend the Wet Ingredients
In a blender, add boiled chickpeas, dates, nut butter, melted ghee, vanilla extract, milk, espresso shot, and salt.
Blend until completely smooth and lump-free.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and oats flour.
Step 4: Combine
Add the blended chickpea mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
Step 5: Add Chocolate
Fold in the chopped dark chocolate for extra richness.
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and level the top.
Bake at 180°C for 18 minutes, or until the center is just set.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Allow the brownie to cool slightly before slicing.
🍫 Optional Toppings
Top with:
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Melted dark chocolate
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A drizzle of peanut butter
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Chopped walnuts
💡 Notes & Tips
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Do not overbake — the brownie continues to firm up as it cools.
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For extra fudginess, let the brownie rest for 1–2 hours before slicing.
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The chickpeas completely disappear in flavor, leaving behind a rich chocolate taste.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Brownie
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Eggless & flourless
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Naturally sweetened with dates
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High in protein & fiber
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Rich, dense, and ultra-fudgy texture
This is one of those recipes that surprises everyone — no one guesses it’s made with chickpeas until you tell them!
