WASHINGTON — There’s an easy way to squeeze in a portion of protein and swallow a serving of vitamins: Eat a brownie. More specifically, eat one made with chickpea flour. “You don’t have to be ...

Have you heard about chickpea bread? It’s a grain-free, lower-carb bread—and it’s delicious. If you haven’t noticed, the interest in and market for chickpeas, also know as garbanzo beans, is booming.

Chickpea or gram flour is an excellent substitute for refined wheat flour. Not only is it lower in carbs and calories, but it’s also higher in protein and fiber. Studies indicate that it may have ...