Chickpea Flour Brownies [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free]

These addictive fudgy Chickpea Flour Brownies are easy to make using just one bowl! They are also vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free. And they feature two surprise ingredients.

Let’s cut to the chase.

I’m addicted to chickpeas.

Let me rephrase that. I’m addicted to all things chickpea…

Like chickpea flour, which I used to make the most amazing vegan gravy as well as a roux for my stovetop vegan mac and cheese, for example.

It really is such a versatile alternative flour to use for both cooking and baking. And of course, it adds a boost of protein, fiber and iron too.

Not only have I come to love chickpea flour, but I’ve also been experimenting with another chickpea product…aquafaba.

What is aquafaba?

In case you’re not familiar with aquafaba, it’s the liquid found in a can of chickpeas that is typically sent down the drain when the chickpeas are rinsed. However, this “chickpea juice” has been gaining popularity recently as an egg replacement in vegan baking and cooking.

Typically, 3 tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to one egg. However, this is just an estimate.

To gather aquafaba, I place a mesh strainer over a small mixing bowl and drain canned chickpeas right into the bowl. It is important that you use no salt added chickpeas or the salt content of your baked goods will be skewed.

 

After the chickpeas are drained, I then pour the aquafaba into a mason jar for storage. The word on the internet is that the liquid is safe to use when refrigerated for up to one week, but it can also be frozen. I have yet to freeze it, so I can’t speak from experience on this.

Aside from these brownies, I’ve also successfully used aquafaba in cookies, which I plan to share on the blog in the near future.

What else makes these brownies unique?

In addition to chickpea flour and aquafaba, these brownies also feature pumpkin. Yes, pumpkin. It’s not just for pie…or Thanksgiving. 😉

Thanks to the local grocer and the invention of canning, pumpkin can be enjoyed any time of year.

Not only does the pumpkin add a slew of nutrients to these brownies such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, protein and more to these brownies, but it also helps to keep them moist.

Three cheers for pumpkin! Yay!

Altogether, there are only 10 ingredients required to make these amazingly fudgy brownies…and just one bowl!

Now, I know you want to make them, so what are you waiting for..an invitation?

Well, here you go:

Who – You, faithful reader of Watch Learn Eat

What – are hereby cordially invited to make these Chickpea Flour Brownies

When – anytime you deem proper

Where – in your kitchen 🙂

Learn how to make them

First, preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. There should be some parchment sticking up on the sides (enough for you to grab onto later on). Then, add coconut oil, pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and aquafaba in a large mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine.

Next, whisk in chickpea flour, baking soda and kosher salt.

Add cocoa powder and stir.

Fold in chocolate chips.

Spread batter evenly in the parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish.

Bake for 20-26 minutes (mine took 24 minutes). Allow to cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes. Then, carefully grab onto the sides of the parchment paper and transfer the brownies, along with the parchment paper, to a flat surface.

Cut and serve. 

So, what do you think? Let me know in the comments below. And if you make this recipe, tag @watchlearneat in your photos on Instagram. 🙂

If you like these Chickpea Flour Brownies, you might also enjoy:

• Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

• Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

 

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