fudge walnut brownies ~vegan, gluten free~
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Serves: 16
 
Ingredients
  • 1 can (15.5 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup all natural peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • a heaping ¼ cup cacao powder or high-quality cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts + ¼ cup for topping
  • ¼ cup mini-chocolate chips (vegan if necessary)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 8x8 baking dish with oil of your choice or cooking spray, set aside.
  2. Add chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cacao powder to a food processor. Blend until creamy. (this may take a few minutes!)
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in ⅓ cup chopped walnuts.
  4. Evenly spread mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish, top with ¼ cup chopped walnuts and ¼ cup mini-chocolate chips and cook for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Brownies are done when a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool, cut and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 128 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 14 Protein: 4
Recipe by BeginWithin Nutrition at http://www.beginwithinnutrition.com/2014/07/10/fudge-walnut-brownies-vegan-gluten-free/
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