Description
Soft, gooey, and secretly healthy chocolate chip chickpea blondies made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, nut butter, and maple syrup. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, they're a perfect nutritious treat.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then blend again until fully combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Switch between peanut butter and almond butter for different flavor profiles.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
Dark chocolate chunks can replace chocolate chips.
Swirl in dairy-free caramel or peanut butter for extra indulgence.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individually wrapped squares for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to regain gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
