# Chickpea-Based Vegan Brownies Shockingly Healthy's Double Chocolate Brownie is a Nutritious Treat By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-brownies-1 References: [shockinglyhealthy](https://shockinglyhealthy.com/double-chocolate-brownies/) Shockingly Healthy's Double Chocolate Brownie is a [vegan brownie treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great-brownie-bites) that is both nutritious and decadent. Made with raw, plant-based ingredients, the brownie consists of [non-gmo chickpeas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-beans-protein-cream) that are rich in fibre, iron and proteins, while working to balance blood sugar levels. The recipe also includes dark chocolate and cocoa that are enriched with antioxidants and dates that are used as a natural sweetener and high in bone-supporting minerals. Additional ingredients include coconut oil which has been proven to make hair and skin look and feel healthier, ground flaxseed that is rich in Omega 3s and calcium, and anti-inflammatory sea salt. In addition to its best-selling Double Chocolate Brownie, Shockingly Healthy also offers Coconut Chocolate Chip and [Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-protein-brownie) treats, along with Fully Loaded, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Choconut Fully Loaded cookie options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Opportunities for innovation in creating healthy, vegan snacks and baked goods using raw and plant-based ingredients. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Opportunities for innovation in using natural sweeteners like dates instead of refined sugar in baked goods to create healthier alternatives. - **Nutrient-rich Snacks:** Opportunities for innovation in creating snacks that are both nutritious and delicious, using ingredients like chickpeas, flaxseed, and dark chocolate. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food:** Opportunities for growth in the health food industry, with demand for healthier snack options and plant-based alternatives. - **Vegan Food:** Opportunities for innovation in the growing vegan food industry, with demand for tasty and healthy plant-based alternatives to traditional baked goods and snacks. - **Bakery:** Opportunities for innovation in the bakery industry, with potential to develop healthier, nutrient-rich baked goods that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Plant-Based Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-baking-mix.md) - [Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-brownie.md) - [Protein-Rich Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-addisons.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Glazed Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-bites-protein-brownies.md) - [Better-for-You Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rule-breaker-snacks.md) - [Protein-Rich Plant-Based Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-sticky.md) - [Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownies-with-hidden-veggies.md) - [Low-Carb Protein Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-me-guilt-free-protein-brownie.md)