Chickpea Blondies

Healthy Chickpea Blondies made from everybody’s favourite bean! They’re gluten-free, high in protein and sweetened with just a bit of maple syrup. No one will guess that they’re made from chickpeas! Trust us…we’ve put them to the test!

This recipe for Healthy Chickpea Blondies was created 100% for me, which is exactly how it was when I started the blog. I just wanted to experiment in my own kitchen and see what happened. Of course I’m thrilled that people actually read and make what I share, but I’m learning that unless I’m making myself happy first, what I’m doing will not be sustainable. I know…what a novel concept! Chickpea blondies or not!

But I’m also aware that there’s a lot of you making these recipes at home – which is awesome. So of course I always have to put them to the test and get feedback from my taste-testers (C being the primary one!). This is an old recipe but I decided to revive them over the holiday season and see if they stood the test of time, and of course they did. No one could guess the secret ingredient – chickpeas. Let’s get into it

Ingredients You’ll Need

• canned chickpeas
• nut butter
• maple syrup
• vanilla extract
• rolled oats
• baking soda
• sea salt
• egg
• chocolate chunks

These chickpea blondies can be made in a food processor or if you don’t have one, a high-speed blender will work in a pinch.

Why Use Chickpeas for Baking?

In recent years, beans have become a popular substitute in baking recipes. These chickpea blondies are no exception. For blondies, chickpeas or white beans are a great swap. For brownies, opt for black beans.

Chickpeas are an amazing source of protein and fiber. They also make a great swap for flour if you’re looking for a more nutritious substitute. Don’t know it til you try it!

Can you use white beans instead of chickpeas? Absolutely! Just swap 1:1 for chickpeas.

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Healthy Chickpea Blondies

Healthy Chickpea Blondies made from everybody’s favourite bean! They’re gluten-free, high in protein and sweetened with just a bit of maple syrup. No one will guess that they’re made from chickpeas! Trust us…we’ve put them to the test!

• Author: Davida Lederle
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 12 blondies 1x

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Ingredients

• 1 19 oz can chickpeas*
• 1/4 cup nut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
• Coconut oil, for greasing pan.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with coconut oil.
3. In a food processor combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla.
4. Add in oats, baking soda, sea salt and egg. Process until batter comes together smoothly. Should take 1-2 mins.
5. Stir in chocolate chunks (or chips).
6. Spread batter into baking pan, ensuring that top is flat.
7. Bake for 20-25 mins or until golden brown around the edges.
8. Let cool for 20 mins before cutting into 12 blondies and removing from pan.
9. Will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

*This comes out to 2 cups. If you can’t find a 19 oz can, measure out 2 cups from 2 14 oz cans.