Baked Chickpea Blondies
These Baked Chickpea Blondies are a nutritious twist on traditional blondies, combining chickpeas and peanut butter for a rich flavor that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup peanut butter Can substitute with any nut or seed butter.
- ¼ cup honey Can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup almond flour Can substitute with oat flour or all-purpose flour.
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips Feel free to adjust amount based on preference.
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) Can vary according to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, alcohol-free vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and almond flour. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until well combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
These blondies can be enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or paired with fresh fruits for a light snack. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them with parchment paper in between for longer storage. Adjust sweetness by varying honey amount.