Description
Indulge in these Vegan Cinnamon Chickpea Blondies for a delightful treat that’s both satisfying and nutritious. These blondies are packed with protein from chickpeas and nut butter, making them a guilt-free dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Mixture:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- These blondies are naturally gluten-free and high in protein.
- For extra texture, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
