Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 8
Who says indulgence can’t be healthy? These Chickpea Blondies are soft, chewy, and packed with protein, making them the perfect guilt-free dessert. Naturally sweetened and made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the refined sugar or flour! 🌿✨
Ingredients For Chickpea Blondies
☑1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
☑ ¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
☑ ¼ cup maple syrup or honey 🍯
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 baking powder
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 baking soda
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon (optional)
☑ ½ cup dark chocolate chips 🍫 (plus extra for topping)
🔹 Optional Add-ins: Chopped nuts 🌰, shredded coconut 🥥, or a sprinkle of sea salt
Cooking Steps For Chickpea Blondies
- 🥧Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - 🥧Blend the Batter
In a food processor, blend chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. - 🥧Fold in Chocolate Chips
Stir in the chocolate chips for a gooey, melty texture. - 🥧Bake to Perfection
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. - 🥧Cool & Enjoy!
Let the blondies cool completely before slicing. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or post-workout treat!“Soft, chewy, and secretly healthy—these Chickpea Blondies are the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition! Who’s ready to give them a try? 🍪✨”
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