[RECIPE] Chickpea protein brownies

Try this yummy, healthy, macro-friendly and easy-to-make recipe.

It uses simple and cost-effective ingredients to create a tasty treat to satisfy any health-conscious sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas 
• 3 egg whites
• 2 scoops whey protein, chocolate flavour 
• 30g coconut flour 
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 1 tbsp stevia 
• 1 tbsp almond milk 

Chickpeas are a cheap yet healthy ingredient that aids digestion due to its fibre content, and increases satiety – perfect for those weight-loss diets! These legumes are also a rich source of plant-based protein and contain complex carbohydrates, with 14.5g of protein and 45g of carbohydrates per 164g serving.

Instructions

1. Prepare a square dish with baking paper.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C
3. Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Slowly add in almond milk until a runny consistency is achieved.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
5. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Take care not to overcook it – it might look a bit runny, but it will set more as it cools.

Chickpeas contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, phosphorus, and B vitamins.

Recipe by Melissa Clark