Name: Amaranth Chickpea Brownie
Cook time: 26 min
Yield: 16 brownies
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of HerbaZest Amaranth Flour; 15 ounces of chickpeas (canned); 1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth); 1/4 cup of HerbaZest Cacao Powder; 1/2 cup of maple syrup; 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda; 1 tablespoon of coconut oil; 1/4 cup of chocolate chip (dark)

Ingredients

Amaranth Flour
Chickpeas
Peanut butter
Cacao Powder
Maple syrup
Vanilla extract
Baking powder
Baking soda
Coconut oil
Chocolate chips

1/4 cup of HerbaZest Amaranth Flour
15 ounces of chickpeas (canned)
1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth)
1/4 cup of HerbaZest Cacao Powder
1/2 cup of maple syrup
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1/4 cup of chocolate chip (dark)

Directions

This amaranth chickpea brownie is secretly nutritious. Its protein richness comes from chickpeas, peanuts, and amaranth, which give it a dense texture and key nutrients. Additionally, it has been shown that amaranth flour in baked goods provides hypotensive benefits, which are necessary for heart health. The addition of brain-boosting cacao makes this amaranth chickpea brownie a truly wholesome treat.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).
Place the maple syrup, chickpeas, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Process until smooth.(3 minutes)
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the amaranth flour, baking powder and soda, and cacao powder. Give it a mix until smooth and well combined.(3 minutes)
Pour the mixture unto a 8x8 pan, garnish with chocolate chips, and bake for 20-25 minutes.(20 minutes)
Let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!