Chocolate Almond Brownies

You’d never guess these rich, fudgy brownies are made with a tin of chickpeas. Their creamy texture and neutral flavour make the perfect base, k...eeping the recipe gluten-free, vegan, and lower in sugar than your average brownie. It’s one of those handy recipes to have up your sleeve—crowd-pleasing, indulgent, and a little bit better for you. Read more You’d never guess these rich, fudgy brownies are made with a tin of chickpeas. Their creamy texture and neutral flavour make the perfect base, keeping the recipe gluten-free, vegan, and lower in sugar than your average brownie. It’s one of those handy recipes to have up your sleeve—crowd-pleasing, indulgent, and a little bit better for you.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds
Legumes
Contains
Dairy, Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

16g
Total Fat
25g
Carbs
8g
Fibre
12g
Sugars
258kcal
Calories
9g
Protein
3mg
Iron
19%
 
123mg
Magnesium
29%
 
266mg
Phosporus
21%
 
420mg
Potassium
9%
 
46mg
Sodium
2%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
6%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
1%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
 
5mg
Vitamin E
35%
 
22mcg
Vitamin B9
6%
 
1mcg
Vitamin A
0%
 
0mg
Vitamin C
0%
 
2mg
Zinc
16%
 
2mcg
Vitamin K
2%
 
1mg
Copper
77%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
24%
 
1mg
Vitamin B3
7%
 
0mg
Vitamin B6
9%
 
139mg
Calcium
11%
 
Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 25g; Fibre: 8g; Sugars: 12g; Calories: 258kcal; Protein: 9g; Iron: 3mg (19%); Magnesium: 123mg (29%); Phosporus: 266mg (21%); Potassium: 420mg (9%); Sodium: 46mg (2%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (6%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (1%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5mg (35%); Vitamin B9: 22mcg (6%); Vitamin A: 1mcg (0%); Vitamin C: 0mg (0%); Zinc: 2mg (16%); Vitamin K: 2mcg (2%); Copper: 1mg (77%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (24%); Vitamin B3: 1mg (7%); Vitamin B6: 0mg (9%); Calcium: 139mg (11%)
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Notes

The almonds can be replaced with almost any other nut, or you can leave them out altogether.

Baked brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months, though the texture and appearance will change. If you're serving these to guests, we recommend baking a fresh batch, but you can freeze them for a sweet treat at home. Allow to defrost at room temperature for several hours, or enjoy them frozen as a cold treat.

Why is this healthy?
Prebiotics
Nuts &
seeds
Legumes
Contains
Dairy, Nuts
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User comments (9)

Howard 7 days ago

Very quick and easy. I made them in a square baking tin, so they were probably thinner than yours so I reduced the baking time by a few minutes. I cut them into 16 so they'll last longer!

GerryA 3 weeks ago

Surprisingly creamy and chocolatey but perhaps needs to be a little sweeter

Sheron 4 weeks ago

Really nice healthier dessert, if a little small. Very easy to make.

Allison Last month

Mine came out very dry. Looking back the mix was thick and rigid when I put it into the tin, despite following the recipe. What could I add at that point if I made them again so that they are more gooey? Perhaps some water or olive/coconut oil?

Niki 2 months ago

Absolutely delicious. Everyone loved the brownies.

Sally 2 months ago

Results might have been bought from a good bakery! Very pleased with this recipe. Going to double up into a 20 x20 brownie tin for when we have visitors.

Beth 2 months ago

Delicious recipe.
A great way to have a much healthier brownie . I used almond essence as I didn't have vanilla. It worked well

Jennifer 2 months ago

This recipe is ridiculously delicious. So easy to make and will definitely be a favourite for me.

Caroline 2 months ago

Delish , used Madagascan 100% cocoa choc, so was super rich, a little Greek yoghurt and a few berries went well with it thank you guys

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