All-approved Protein Chickpea Brookies - GF, SF, V, Oil Free!
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time22mins
Total Time27mins
Servings: 162" bars
Calories: 52kcal
Course: Dessert, Post-Workout
Cuisine: American
Most perfect Protein Chickpea Brookies - gluten free, sugar free, Vegan, low calorie, no oil, no flour, but a perfectly fudgy brownie and cookie in one! Made with chickpeas and sweetened with protein powder, this healthy protein brookie recipe is a must try.
Ingredients
1½cupChickpeas, Drained can (246g) or Cooked from dry (110g)
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 8” x 8” brownie pan or baking dish.
Rinse chickpeas, place in a food processor and blend until coarse and grainy, about 10 seconds.
Add in remaining common ingredients - applesauce, protein powder, vanilla and baking powder - and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary.
Divide mixture into 2 bowls.
Bowl 1 Cookie: Add peanut butter powder and chocolate chips, reserving few for the top, and fold.
Bowl 2: Brownie: Add in cocoa powder and zero calorie sweetener and fold.
Add large spoonfuls of batter into pan, alternating to make a pattern. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the top is set and slightly cracked. Toothpick inserted into the center should come out fully dry.
Remove from oven and let cool completely.Cut into slices and enjoy!
Notes
For extra gooey brookies, remove at 20 minutes when the center is still jiggly.
For firmer brookies, cook for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.
Nutrition information is calculated using Slender Blend and Chocolate Chips recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.