Soft Gooey Chickpea Blondies

Ingredients

• 1.125 cup chickpeas (Drained and rinsed; source gives a range of 1 to 1 1/4 cups.)
• 0.5 cup peanut butter
• 0.333 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup almond flour
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• salt (Pinch)
• 0.333 cup chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly grease a suitable baking pan so the blondies can be removed easily after cooling.

2. 2

   Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed so no visible pieces remain.

3. 3

   Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the smooth chickpea mixture. Blend again until fully combined and creamy.

4. 4

   Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the almond flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt, then mix until no dry streaks remain.

5. 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.

6. 6

   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, until the blondies are set around the edges and still soft in the middle.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the oven and let the blondies cool completely before slicing. Cooling allows the soft center to set and makes cleaner slices.

Notes

The source describes these as high-protein, low-sugar, naturally sweetened treats. Use 1 to 1 1/4 cups chickpeas according to the desired batter consistency; the larger amount may produce a slightly thicker, more chickpea-forward blondie.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• blondies
• baked
• high-protein
• naturally sweetened
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• easy