Recipe: Dark Chocolate Hummus Brownies

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories while maintaining chocolate flavor.

hummus

🥗Healthier: black bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Black bean puree adds fiber and protein.

sugar

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour adds moisture and flavor.

Start by making chocolate hummus: add chickpeas to a food processor.

Add peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, water, and olive oil to the food processor with the chickpeas.

Blend until smooth to create the chocolate hummus.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.

Add the chocolate hummus to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.

Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder; mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Sprinkle flaky salt over the top of the batter before baking.

Bake in the oven until set, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Allow to cool before serving.

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