Description
These cinnamon-spiced chickpea blondies are a healthy, protein-packed dessert. They are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Blend chickpeas, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Substitute peanut butter if almond butter is unavailable.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea blondies, healthy dessert, gluten-free, protein-packed