Chocolate Lentil Brownies

5 from 4 votes

These nutritious chocolate brownies with lentils are easy to put together and make a great guilt-free dessert!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy brownies, lentil brownies

Servings: squares

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Jovita | Yummy Addiction

2 ¾ cups (545 g) cooked lentils (I used brown but any kind of lentils should work)
¼ cup (85 g) honey
1/3 cup (70 g) coconut oil , melted
¼ cup (45 g) coconut sugar
¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips
1 large banana , sliced
½ cup (65 g) pecans , coarsely chopped

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 8x8 square pan with parchment paper or grease well. Set aside.
In a food processor, blend the lentils, honey, coconut oil, and coconut sugar together until well combined. Add the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla, and process again until incorporated. Lastly, add the eggs and process until combined.
Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips and banana slices (reserve some slices for decoration) into the batter. Pour the mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange reserved sliced banana on the top. Slightly press them into the batter. Finally, sprinkle the top with pecans and remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the brownies are firm in the center. Let cool before slicing.

The recipe is adapted from Chef Oropeza