Lentil brownies. What??!! I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry, you can’t taste the lentils in this recipe. What you do taste is the chocolate with an amazing fudgy brownie texture. This 5 ingredient recipe is another healthy way to eat your lentils, or to get your children to eat more legumes while enjoying a nutritious dessert or snack! Besides being high in protein, this recipe is vegan, gluten free, oil free, and a crowd pleaser!

This healthy brownie is a great alternative for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Great option when you have leftover lentils and need a quick dessert from basic pantry ingredients.

No Bake Protein Lentil Brownies

I got introduced to brownies back in 2007 when one of my American friends living in Santiago, Chile got homemade brownies from her mom in the USA…. She told me I had to try them and I was hooked immediately! So chocolaty and fudgy and knew I needed to learn how to make them. Today I follow a much different diet than back then but I still enjoy my brownies. Just a much healthier version. This no bake brownie is going to delight you and surprise your loved ones. I like these because they are:

1. Fudgy.

2. High in protein.

3. Healthy.

4. Oil free.

5. Simple and fast to make.

Only 5 Ingredients

• Cocoa powder

• Maple syrup

• Lentils

• Quick oats

• Walnuts

Sweetness: while I use maple syrup, feel free to use any sweetener you have.

Oats: quick oats are much thinner than regular oats. If you only have regular oats, keep in mind that it’s going to take you some extra time to blend in the food processor. 

Lentils: while I use black lentils for this recipe, brown lentils, chickpeas or even black beans also work great. Just make sure you drain them properly.

How to Make No Bake Lentil Brownies?

You need a good food processor for this. I use a Ninja Blender for these type of recipes. Sometimes a Vitamix won’t work because it could blend the bottom too much and leave the top in chunks. So know your food processor!

• First blend the maple syrup with the lentils in the food processor.

• Add the rest of the ingredients. You might have to scrape the edges a few times to keep processing because this mix gets really thick.

• Pour the mix into a baking pan and even it out with parchment paper.

• Let it settle in the freezer for a few minutes.

This Vegan Lentil Brownie Is

• Oil free

• Egg-free

• Dairy-free (without butter)

• Gluten free

• High in protein

• Easy to make

• Simple with basic ingredients

Please let me know if you make it!! Rate it and comment below. I love to hear about your creations too and any alterations you might make to the ingredients.

Also, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @veggielation because I would love to see your take on this recipe!

Thanks!