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Baked Chickpea Blondies

These chickpea blondies with chocolate chips and nuts offer a delicious, protein-packed twist on the classic treat. Made with wholesome ingredients they provide a nutritious, diabetes-friendly dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Servings: 16 Squares
Calories: 129.9kcal
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup almond flour
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup nuts chopped (i.e. pecan or walnuts)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and almond flour. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
    15 oz chickpeas, ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt, ⅓ cup almond flour
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until everything is well combined.
    ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips, ¼ cup nuts
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Cooking Tips

  • Blending Chickpeas: Ensure chickpeas are well-blended for a smooth texture; scrape the sides of the food processor frequently.
  • Nut Substitutions: Use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
  • Chocolate Chip Alternatives: Use dark chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips for a lower sugar option.
  • Sweetener Swap: Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly option.
  • Cooling Time: Allow blondies to cool completely before slicing to ensure they hold their shape.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Chickpea Blondies
Serving Size
 
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
129.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.1
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.4
g
9
%
Sodium
 
99.6
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
127.4
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
16.1
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2.7
g
11
%
Sugar
 
8.3
g
9
%
Protein
 
4.2
g
8
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
39.2
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
 
24.8
mg
6
%
Zinc
 
0.6
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.