Flourless Chickpea Blondies

Chickpea Blondies! One bowl, simple ingredients; the perfect recipe for a sweet, healthy snack.

You wouldn’t believe these fudgy, gooey blondies were made from chickpeas! They are high in fibre and protein while also adding the perfect texture to this sweet snack. Also made with peanut butter and chocolate chips, it truly is the best combo.

Furthermore, these blondies are vegan, gluten-free, protein-packed and are full of all natural sugars and healthy fats! All while still tasting just as good as any other dessert.

Firstly you need one can of chickpeas and a few other ingredients which you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard: peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, bicarbonate soda and a drop of milk. Then you can mix it all together in one blender or bowl until you have a smooth batter. I can’t decide what’s better, the batter or the blondies themselves. Either way, I can’t help but lick the spoon while making these! I also add chocolate chips to make this snack even more delicious (plus being the chocoholic I am, I can’t help it).

They take approximately 45 minutes to make, but its super simple to prepare! I’d suggest waiting for the bake to completely cool before adding on your drizzle. The drizzle is also a healthy alternative to other sauces which are usually full of refined sugars. You just need cocoa powder, maple syrup and water.

In terms of substitutions, honey will work instead of maple syrup and you can sub peanut butter for any nut butter of choice! Overall, I hope you love these flourless chickpea blondies as much as I do. They are the perfect snack for any time of day. I died and went to heaven the first time I tried these. They’re such a great alternative to shop-bought brownies!

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Chickpea Blondies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Resting time

15 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Delicious chickpea blondies which make the perfect snack or dessert. They are vegan, gluten-free, full of natural sugars and healthy fats!

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: baking, chickpeas, healthy dessert, peanut butter, recipes, snack

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 157 kcal

Ingredients

For the blondies

• 1x400 g tin of chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 125 g natural, smooth peanut butter
• 4 tbsp milk of choice
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 90 ml maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 50 g chocolate chips

For the chocolate drizzle

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 4-5 tbsp water depending on desired consistency

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°f/gas mark 6. Grease a shallow baking tin.

2. Place the chickpeas in a blender with the peanut butter, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, baking powder and bicarbonate soda. Mix until smooth consistency.

3. Stir in the chocolate chips, then transfer the batter into the baking tin.

4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until sides start to colour. Set aside for 15 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool. 

5. In the meantime, make the chocolate sauce. Mix together the cocoa powder, maple syrup and add the water until it's perfect for your chocolate drizzle. 

6. Cut into 12 squares and add your chocolate drizzle, and some additional peanut butter, if desired. 

7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Feel free to substitute peanut butter for any nut butter of your choice!

Make sure to tag me on Instagram or comment down below if you make this recipe, I’d love to know what you think!

Until the next post,

Evie x