Lentil fondant brownies. High protein brownies that don’t taste like beans! Just process and cook. Use chickpeas for variety. Gluten free vegan recipe. Maybe nut free
Ingredients
Preparation
Line a brownie pan with parchment paper (I use 8″ x 8″). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180ºC. 9-by-5 bread works too
Rinse coral lenses . Drain and put in a saucepan. Add 1.5 cups of water and cook, partially covered, over medium-high heat. Cook for 12 to 13 minutes or until lentils are tender (total time including cooking). Stir once in between. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain the excess water from the pan (there should be almost no water left). Place in a food processor or blender. (For Instant Pot, pressure cook for 2 minutes, then quickly release after 5 minutes, drain well and use)
In a skillet, heat the maple syrup and oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chocolate and sugar and mix. Remove from fire. Continue mixing until chocolate is melted and well blended
Add the melted chocolate and remaining ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth. Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder hollandaise for chocolate brownies (highly recommended as chocolate chips vary in flavor). ***
Pour into prepared brownie pan. Scatter 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips on top and mix. Sprinkle more. (I like to use mini chocolate chips for garnish). Bake for 32 to 35 minutes. Bake them a little longer for firmer, crispier edges. Check if it is too soft/wet with a toothpick from the middle.
Let cool 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, freeze for later. The texture of the brownie improves after cooling a bit.