Description
Chickpea chocolate chunk brownie bites deliver a protein-packed dessert marvel with rich chocolate and creamy texture. Healthier ingredients combine seamlessly, creating irresistible treats you can enjoy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) chickpeas
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ⅔ cup chocolate chunks
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2–3 tbsps almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cacao powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse chickpeas under cold water, carefully removing outer skins to achieve a smooth, creamy texture. Transfer peeled chickpeas to a food processor.
- Blending Base: Pulse chickpeas into a fine puree, then introduce almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Process for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes silky and uniform, incorporating nut butter until fully integrated.
- Chocolate Transformation: Sift cacao powder into the mixture, blending thoroughly and scraping processor sides to ensure complete incorporation. The result should be a thick, decadent chocolate base.
- Finishing Touch: Fold chocolate chunks into the mixture, distributing evenly to create delightful chocolate pockets. For optimal consistency, refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to firm up the bites and intensify the rich chocolate flavor.
- Serving: Enjoy chilled, revealing a fudgy texture with bursts of intense chocolate chunks. These brownie bites offer a delectable, protein-rich treat that balances creamy smoothness with indulgent chocolate intensity.
Notes
- Skin Removal Technique: Carefully remove chickpea skins by gently pinching each one between your fingers for a smoother, creamier brownie texture.
- Blending Precision: Pulse the food processor in short bursts to prevent overheating and maintain a perfect, creamy consistency without warming the ingredients.
- Chocolate Chunk Distribution: Fold chocolate chunks gently to prevent breaking them, ensuring even chocolate pockets throughout the brownie bites.
- Chilling Magic: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to develop a firmer, more intense chocolate flavor and achieve a satisfying, fudgy bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg